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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,320VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):115 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

7.2/10

▼Worse than 56% of graphics cards

6.1

▼Worse than 96%

6.0

▼Worse than 73%

8.2

▲Better than 69%

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Not in any best-of list yet

4.1
Gaming
Gaming
4.1/ 10
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What it is
Measures floating-point compute power, dedicated VRAM capacity, ray-tracing hardware, and modern PCIe generation bandwidth.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
2.8
FP32 performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
3.7
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
6.8
Video editing
Video editing
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates hardware AV1 encoding support, generous video memory, raw compute power, and fast interface throughput.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
10
AV1 encode
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
2.8
FP32 performance
15.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.0
1080p
1080p
4.0/ 10
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What it is
Assesses pure rasterization power and VRAM balance optimized for consistently high frame rates at 1080p resolution.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
2.8
FP32 performance
25.0%
4.9
VRAM
10.0%
3.7
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.8
1440p
1440p
3.8/ 10
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What it is
Measures compute throughput, sufficient VRAM buffer, and ray-tracing performance tailored for sharp 1440p gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
50.0%
2.8
FP32 performance
30.0%
4.9
VRAM
15.0%
3.7
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4.0
4K
4K
4.0/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates ultra-high compute capability, heavy VRAM capacities, and advanced ray-tracing cores required for native 4K gaming.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
2.8
FP32 performance
35.0%
4.9
VRAM
20.0%
3.7
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
8.8
PCI Express (PCIe) version

Where to buy

N/A~ £1,320

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What reviewers say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

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Reviewers mostly agree it delivers smooth gaming frame rates, though a few found performance less impressive than hoped.

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What owners say about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

Based on 197 owners sharing their experience in online comments

78%positive15%mixed7%negative

Owners praise its strong gaming performance and efficiency, while limited video memory and softer upscaling remain the main frustrations.

What owners like

Owners say it runs 1440p and 1080p games at high or ultra settings, with DLSS and frame generation reaching around 60 to 100 fps.79
Owners upgrading from older cards such as the GTX 1050, 1060, 1650 or 2060 report clearly higher frame rates and smoother play in newer and demanding games.47
Owners say DLSS and frame generation raise frame rates to around 70 to 100 fps in demanding titles, with little visible lag or artifacts.15
Owners say the card draws modest power, around 35 to 110 watts, and suits small builds and budget power supplies while still running games well.13
Owners say 8GB of video memory is enough for most games at 1080p, and report no problems so far.7
Owners say the card stays cool and quiet in gaming, with temperatures around 60°C and fans much quieter than older cards.5

What owners dislike

Owners say 8GB of video memory forces them to lower texture settings in some demanding games, and they expect it to limit performance in future titles.7
Owners say DLSS at 1080p looks softer and blurrier than native resolution, and frame generation can cause shimmering or flickering textures.3
Owners report stutter and frame drops below 60 fps in some demanding games, and some laptop versions dip further under load.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

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Performance

4.8

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Memory

3.9

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VRAM

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Features

9.5

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Connectivity

9.4

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Max digital resolution

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Power

9.2

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

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Board power limit

PCIe power spec

115 W

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Design

8.0

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs the average graphics card

Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop better than the average graphics card?

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46.5% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
115 W vs 215 W
13.9% higher review score
Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 69% of models
80%
8.1
Average grade
20%
8.3
Popularity
Grades by review (6)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
8.2 vs 7.2
14.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
47.7% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
115 W vs 220 W
8 °C higher thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
87 °C vs 95 °C
19.2% higher sentiment score
9.3 vs 7.8
Newer HDMI version
This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
2.1b vs 2.1a
83.3% lower idle power draw
This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (2 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
2 W vs 12 W

13.9% higher review score
Reviews score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 69% of models
80%
8.1
Average grade
20%
8.3
Popularity
Grades by review (6)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
8.2 vs 7.2
19.2% higher sentiment score
9.3 vs 7.8

14.3% faster VRAM clock
This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
8x more Infinity Cache
This graphics card has more Infinity Cache than the average graphics card (32 MB vs 4 MB). The average graphics card has 4 MB Infinity Cache.
32 MB vs 4 MB

Newer HDMI version
This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1b vs 2.1a).
2.1b vs 2.1a

46.5% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (115 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
115 W vs 215 W
47.7% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
115 W vs 220 W
8 °C higher thermal ceiling
This graphics card has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (87 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
87 °C vs 95 °C
83.3% lower idle power draw
This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (2 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
2 W vs 12 W
47.7% lower peak power draw
This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (115 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
115 W vs 220 W

Why is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worse than the average graphics card?

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4 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
8 GB vs 12 GB
88 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
96 vs 184
16 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
24 vs 40
10 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
30 vs 40
No dual BIOS
This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
64 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
128 bit vs 192 bit
42.9% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
Fewer PCIe lanes
This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
x8 vs x16

20.9% worse value for money
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.13 vs 7.4).
6.13 vs 7.41
2.54x more expensive
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is more expensive than the average graphics card (£1,320 vs £520).
£1,320 vs £520

88 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (96 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
96 vs 184
16 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
24 vs 40
10 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (30 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
30 vs 40
39.8% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (227.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
227.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
5.4% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,370 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
2,370 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
19.5% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,545 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
1,545 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
29.5% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (113.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
113.76 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
16 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
48 vs 64
48.7% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (11.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
11.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
48 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
96 vs 144
32.3% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,000 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
10,000 points vs 14,779 points
23.1% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (17,407 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
17,407 points vs 22,638 points
40.1% lower ray tracing score
This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (5,483 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
5,483 points vs 9,148 points
62.5% lower FP64 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
0.18 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
60.6% lower FP16 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (11.6 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
11.61 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
43.5% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (6,814 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
6,814 points vs 12,070.5 points

4 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
8 GB vs 12 GB
64 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
128 bit vs 192 bit
42.9% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
15.8% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
16,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz

Fewer PCIe lanes
This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
x8 vs x16
Less advanced frame generation
This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
frame generation vs multi frame generation

No dual BIOS
This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
8 °C higher load temperature
This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
75 °C vs 67 °C
8 °C higher idle temperature
This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
45 °C vs 37 °C
4.6 dB noisier under load
This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (40 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
40 dB vs 35.4 dB

No backplate
This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0

Aldridge

≈ estimated

31/05/2025

Hands-on review · gaming and video editing tests

Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is a solid pick for gaming and editing, though 4K timelines and fan noise are drawbacks.

9.0

Techo AV

≈ estimated

09/04/2025

Unboxing and review · gaming and creative performance

Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop delivers strong gaming and content-creation performance with a 144Hz screen, though battery life is the trade-off.

Not graded

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0

hardwaretimes.com

≈ estimated

10/03/2024

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmarks & Performance Review

Benchmark test · Gaming laptop

Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop in the Alienware x14 R2 has a fast 1600p 165Hz esports screen, but heavy games stutter and the CPU throttles in long sessions.

9.0

hwupgrade.it

≈ estimated

19/04/2024

Lenovo LEGION and LOQ: two different laptops, same gaming soul

Lab test · Gaming laptop comparison

Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop in the LOQ is a solid 1080p gaming chip with DLSS, but it renders far slower than the LEGION's RTX 4090.

8.0

tweakers.net

≈ estimated

19/10/2024

Zen 5 processor in two ASUS TUF laptops - Gaming at 14 or 16 inches?

Benchmark charts · Gaming laptops

Verdict

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop in the TUF A14 is a compact, sturdy 14-inch gaming laptop, but it trails RTX 4070 models in every test.

tweakers.net

02/06/2023

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507NV-LP031W Review

Same outlet as a graded review (counted once)

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

Excellent 1080p performance, handling most AAA titles at high to ultra settings above 60 FPS.
Smallest performance gap between laptop and desktop versions compared to higher-tier 40-series cards.
Access to DLSS 3 and Frame Generation, which significantly boosts frame rates in supported games.
Highly power-efficient with lower heat output, allowing for thinner and lighter laptop designs.
Strong value-to-performance ratio for mid-range gaming and productivity tasks like video editing.
Support for modern features like AV1 encoding and NVIDIA Reflex for lower latency.

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop

Limited to 8GB of VRAM, which can be a bottleneck for 1440p gaming or extremely demanding 'ultra' textures.
Narrow 128-bit memory bus can limit performance in memory-intensive workloads.
Performance varies significantly depending on the laptop's configured TGP (wattage) range (e.g., 45W vs 140W).
Underwhelming generational leap in raw rasterization performance compared to the previous RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
Less effective for ray tracing at higher resolutions due to hardware limitations.
Future-proofing is a concern as newer games increasingly demand more than 8GB of video memory.

Verdict

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a mid-range powerhouse based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 3,072 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 128-bit memory bus. It operates with a versatile Total Graphics Power (TGP) range typically between 35W and 115W (plus Dynamic Boost), delivering excellent 1080p performance and competent entry-level 1440p gaming. Main advantages include support for DLSS 3 Frame Generation for massive framerate boosts, highly efficient power consumption compared to previous generations, and strong ray tracing capabilities via 3rd-gen RT cores. However, its primary drawbacks are the 8GB VRAM capacity, which can be a bottleneck in modern AAA titles at higher resolutions, and a 128-bit memory interface that limits overall bandwidth.

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