RTX A1000 Mobile
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

RTX A1000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Mobile

2022Core: 630 MHzBoost: 1140 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 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. The RTX A1000 Mobile is positioned at rank #174 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RTX A1000 Mobile

#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
100%
#164
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
344%
#166
312%
#167
311%
#171
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
283%
#172
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
281%
#174
RTX A1000 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#177
GeForce GTX 860M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#179
Radeon R9 360
MSRP: $99|Avg: $55
97%
#180
97%
#181
GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
97%
#182
Radeon 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
96%
#183
GeForce GT 525M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
95%
#185
Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#187
GeForce MX550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 83.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A1000 Mobile.

InsightRTX A1000 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-83.9%)
Leading raw performance (+83.9%)
Longevity
Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX A1000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Mobile

The RTX A1000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.

NVIDIA

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 A1000 Mobile scores 9,463 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 83.9%. The RTX A1000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1140 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 64 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureRTX A1000 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
9,463
17,400+84%
Architecture
Ampere
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2048
4352+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.669 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+372%
Boost Clock
1140 MHz
2535 MHz+122%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
64
136+113%
L1 Cache
2 MB
4.3 MB+115%
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores
16
34+113%
Tensor Cores
64
136+113%

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 A1000 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRTX A1000 MobileGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A1000 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX A1000 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A1000 Mobile) 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.

FeatureRTX A1000 MobileGeForce 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
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 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 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRTX A1000 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A1000 Mobile draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 90.9% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRTX A1000 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
60W-63%
160W
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
157.7+45%
108.8