RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 27.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+27.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-27.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile scores 22,167 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile leads by 27.4%. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 58 RT cores (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 232 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,167+27% | 17,400 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+71% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 24.72 TFLOPS+12% | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2535 MHz+52% |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 232+71% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+70% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 58+71% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 232+71% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 68.8% advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+69% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+50% | 32 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 37% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-31% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-77% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 201.5+85% | 108.8 |
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