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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4060 is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop, leading by roughly 5% in our performance index.

Market Value Leader

Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
€287
Performance
20/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Bandwidth (272 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+4% Boost Clock (2,460 MHz vs 2,370 MHz)
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
19/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 4060 is marginally faster, around 5% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster card. Since one of these is a laptop GPU, its listed price covers the whole system rather than just the chip, so it isn't directly comparable — base your decision on the spec differences above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is marginally faster, roughly 5% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster card. Since one of these is a laptop GPU, its listed price covers the whole system rather than just the chip, so it isn't directly comparable — base your decision on the spec differences above.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
ArchitectureAda LovelaceAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N4TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,0723,072
Ray Tracing Cores2424
Tensor / AI Cores9696

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
Base Clock1,830 MHz1,470 MHz
Boost Clock2,460 MHz2,370 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed17 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth272 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 4060GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP115 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pinNone
ReleasedJun 2023Feb 2023