RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 56% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-56%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+56%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,153 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 11,153 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 56%. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 12,800 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 100 RT cores (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 400 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,153 | 17,400+56% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 12800+194% | 4352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 65.28 TFLOPS+196% | 22.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2550 MHz | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+267% | 48 |
| TMUs | 400+194% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 12.5 MB+191% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+125% | 32 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 100+194% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 400+194% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 256 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 72 MB+125% | 32 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 44.6 | 108.8+144% |
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