GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4090 comes out dramatically faster — about 279% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $3,076 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 279% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4090 packs 16,384 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 4090 also has more RT cores (128 vs 24) and more AI cores (512 vs 96), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop currently lists from $1,186 GBP, $3,076 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4090 at $4,262 GBP. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $2,663 GBP above its $1,599 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 450W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4090 carries 24GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 4090's memory is also faster — 1,008 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4090?
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the faster card by about 279%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4090?
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $3,076 GBP over the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 4090 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 16,384✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 128✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 512✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 2,235 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,370 MHz | 2,520 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Sep 2022 |