GeForce RTX 4060
VS
Mobility Radeon 4100

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Mobility Radeon 4100

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
VS
AMD

Mobility Radeon 4100

2009Core: 550 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
111%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
107%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
105%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
105%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
105%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
104%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
103%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
103%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
102%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
101%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
100%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
100%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
98%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
98%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
98%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
97%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
96%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
95%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
94%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
94%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
92%
#22
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP: $169|Avg: $179
92%
#23
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
92%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
91%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
91%
#26
Radeon RX 7700 XT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
91%
#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon 4100

#655
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
6580%
#657
5965%
#658
5949%
#662
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
5410%
#663
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
5373%
#665
Radeon HD 2900 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $20
100%
#666
Mobility Radeon 4100
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
100%
#667
GeForce 9700M GT
MSRP: $200|Avg: $40
99%
#668
GeForce 9300 SE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
99%
#669
Mobility Radeon X2500
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
99%
#670
Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $250|Avg: $57
92%
#671
GeForce 9800M GTX
MSRP: $300|Avg: $30
92%
#672
90%
#673
GeForce 505
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
88%
#674
GeForce 9200M GE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
87%
#675
Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
87%
#676
Radeon HD 2600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $40
86%
#677
GeForce 7500 LE
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
86%
#678
GeForce 9650M GT
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
83%
#679
GeForce 9650M GS
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
82%
#680
GeForce 8400 SE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2009). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon 4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24033.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon 4100.

InsightGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
Performance
Leading raw performance (+24033.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-24033.3%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3855% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon 4100.

InsightGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+3855%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299)
More affordable ($49)

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 GeForce RTX 4060 and Mobility Radeon 4100

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

Mobility Radeon 4100

The Mobility Radeon 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 81 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 24033.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Mobility Radeon 4100 uses TeraScale, both on 5 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon 4100). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon 4100).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
G3D Mark Score
19,548+24033%
81
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
TeraScale
Process Node
5 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
3072+284%
800
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+1617%
0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
96+140%
40
L1 Cache
3 MB+1775%
0.16 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+9500%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Mobility Radeon 4100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Mobility Radeon 4100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon 4100 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon 4100) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
272 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+9500%
0.25 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon 4100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
DirectX
12 Ultimate+19%
10.1
Vulkan
1.3
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+39%
3.3
Max Displays
4+100%
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs None (Mobility Radeon 4100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon 4100).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
None
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
UVD 2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 30W — a 117.2% difference. The Mobility Radeon 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon 4100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 90.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
TDP
115W
30W-74%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
73°C-19%
90
Perf/Watt
170.0+6196%
2.7
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Mobility Radeon 4100 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Mobility Radeon 4100 costs 83.6% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.7 (Mobility Radeon 4100) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 3747.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2009).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Mobility Radeon 4100
MSRP
$299
$49-84%
Avg Price (30d)
$299
$49-84%
Performance per Dollar
65.4+3747%
1.7
Codename
AD107
M98
Release
May 18 2023
January 9 2009
Ranking
#84
#927