NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile Comparison

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile share the same AD106 chip, TSMC 5 nm process, and 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² die. Despite these commonalities, the two parts are configured for different roles: the RTX 4060 AD106 is a desktop card with higher clock speeds, while the RTX 4070 Mobile is a laptop part with more enabled cores. Benchmark data for the RTX 4060 AD106 is absent from the database, leaving the RTX 4070 Mobile as the only unit with recorded scores. The RTX 4070 Mobile sits at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,435. The nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT at 27,425 (0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 at 27,565 (-0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell at 27,135 (1.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 at 27,839 (-1.5% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 AD106 wins on clock speed and memory bandwidth. Its base clock is 1830 MHz and boost clock is 2460 MHz, while the RTX 4070 Mobile runs at 1395 MHz base and 1695 MHz boost. The desktop card also delivers 272.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 256.0 GB/s for the mobile part. In raw throughput per clock, the RTX 4070 Mobile counters with more shaders, texture units, ray tracing cores, and tensor cores. The mobile chip has 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores, compared with 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores on the RTX 4060 AD106.

The data shows a split: the RTX 4060 AD106 wins on pixel rate (118.1 GPixel/s versus 81.36 GPixel/s) and FP32 compute (15.11 TFLOPS versus 15.62 TFLOPS does not favor it, so that is a loss). Actually, FP32 is close: 15.11 TFLOPS on the desktop versus 15.62 TFLOPS on mobile, a 3.4% advantage for the mobile chip. Texture rate favors the mobile part slightly, 244.1 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s. The RTX 4060 AD106 has a clear edge in pixel filling, which matters for resolution-scaling workloads at high refresh rates. The RTX 4070 Mobile has a modest lead in texture throughput and FP32 compute.

The RTX 4070 Mobile is the only chip with recorded benchmark scores. Its Passmark G3D score is 19,587, and its Passmark GPU Compute score is 8,399. In Geekbench OpenCL it scores 109,197, and in Geekbench Vulkan it scores 108,367. The RTX 4060 AD106 has no benchmark entries in the database, so no direct comparison of recorded scores is possible. The mobile part also wins on production status: it is Active, while the desktop card is End-of-life.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs use the AD106 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, built at TSMC on a 5 nm node. Transistor count is identical at 22,900 million, and die size is 188 mm², yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 on both parts. The key architectural difference lies in the enabled execution resources. The RTX 4070 Mobile has 50% more shading units (4608 versus 3072), 50% more TMUs (144 versus 96), 50% more RT cores (36 versus 24), and 50% more tensor cores (144 versus 96). The ROP count is the same at 48.

Clock behavior diverges sharply. The RTX 4060 AD106 boosts 765 MHz higher than the RTX 4070 Mobile (2460 MHz versus 1695 MHz). That clock advantage partially compensates for the fewer cores. Memory clock also differs: the desktop part runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective, while the mobile part runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective. The memory bus width is identical at 128 bit, but the higher clock gives the desktop card 272.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s.

Physical implementation differs completely. The RTX 4060 AD106 is a dual-slot card with a 1x 12-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The RTX 4070 Mobile is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connectors, designed for portable devices. The desktop card outputs via 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the mobile part's display outputs are listed as "Portable Device Dependent". Both use a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. TDP is identical at 115 W for both.

The RTX 4060 AD106 was released on 2024-03-31, while the RTX 4070 Mobile launched earlier on 2023-01-02. The desktop part's predecessor is GeForce 30 and successor is GeForce 50. The mobile part's predecessor is GeForce 30 Mobile and successor is GeForce 50 Mobile. The desktop card is End-of-life, whereas the mobile part remains Active.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile has 4608 shading units, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has 3072. The mobile chip has 50% more.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The RTX 4060 AD106 delivers 272.0 GB/s using a 128-bit bus with memory at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The RTX 4070 Mobile provides 256.0 GB/s on the same 128-bit bus with memory at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

Q: Are the clock speeds different?

A: Yes. The RTX 4060 AD106 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and boost of 2460 MHz. The RTX 4070 Mobile has a base clock of 1395 MHz and boost of 1695 MHz.

Q: What is the transistor count for both chips?

A: Both use the same AD106 die with 22,900 million transistors on a 188 mm² area, fabricated on a TSMC 5 nm process.

Q: Which GPU has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the RTX 4070 Mobile has benchmark entries: Geekbench OpenCL 109,197, Geekbench Vulkan 108,367, Passmark G3D 19,587, and Passmark GPU Compute 8,399. The RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded scores.

Q: What is the power connector situation?

A: The RTX 4060 AD106 uses a 1x 12-pin connector and has a suggested PSU of 300 W. The RTX 4070 Mobile has no power connectors, as it is an IGP for portable devices.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |

|---|---|---|

| Base clock | 1830 MHz | 1395 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2460 MHz | 1695 MHz |

| Memory clock | 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) | 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) |

| Memory bandwidth | 272.0 GB/s | 256.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 3072 | 4608 |

| TMUs | 96 | 144 |

| RT cores | 24 | 36 |

| Tensor cores | 96 | 144 |

| Pixel rate | 118.1 GPixel/s | 81.36 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 236.2 GTexel/s | 244.1 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 15.11 TFLOPS | 15.62 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1) | 15.62 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| Slot width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power connectors | 1x 12-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | None |

| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | Portable Device Dependent |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release date | 2024-03-31 | 2023-01-02 |

The two GPUs share identical memory size (8 GB GDDR6), bus width (128 bit), ROP count (48), TDP (115 W), bus interface (PCIe 4.0 x8), process node (5 nm), die size (188 mm²), transistor count (22,900 million), and API support (DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two GPUs. The only recorded scores belong to the RTX 4070 Mobile. Its average benchmark score is 27,435, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, scores 27,425 with a 0% delta, meaning the two are effectively tied. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 scores 27,565, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell scores 27,135, 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 scores 27,839, 1.5% higher.

Looking at individual tests for the RTX 4070 Mobile, the Passmark G3D score of 19,587 is the strongest sub-test, while Passmark DirectX 12 is the weakest at 85. DirectX 9 returns 223, DirectX 11 returns 179, and DirectX 10 returns 116. The GPU Compute score is 8,399, and G2D is 763. Geekbench OpenCL at 109,197 is slightly higher than Vulkan at 108,367.

The RTX 4060 AD106 has no benchmark scores, so its percentile (50) and average score (0) reflect missing data rather than performance. The specification comparison suggests the desktop card would win in pixel-heavy workloads due to 118.1 GPixel/s versus 81.36 GPixel/s. The mobile chip counters with 244.1 GTexel/s texture rate versus 236.2 GTexel/s, a 3.3% advantage. FP32 compute favors the mobile part by 3.4% (15.62 TFLOPS versus 15.11 TFLOPS). Memory bandwidth favors the desktop part by 6.25% (272.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s).

Clock speed is the largest differentiator. The RTX 4060 AD106 boosts at 2460 MHz, which is 45% higher than the RTX 4070 Mobile's 1695 MHz. This clock advantage explains the desktop card's higher pixel rate despite having only two-thirds the shading units. In contrast, the mobile part's 50% more cores (4608 versus 3072) and 50% more TMUs (144 versus 96) allow it to edge ahead in texture and FP32 throughput.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear product separation. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 is a desktop card optimized for high clock speeds and pixel throughput. Its 2460 MHz boost clock and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth suit high-resolution rendering with strong rasterization rates. It is End-of-life, released on 2024-03-31, and uses a dual-slot form factor with a 12-pin connector.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is an active laptop GPU with more compute resources. Its 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores provide higher FP32 (15.62 TFLOPS) and texture rate (244.1 GTexel/s). The recorded benchmark scores place it at the 73rd percentile, tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT and within 1.5% of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20. It is an IGP with no power connectors, designed for portable devices.

Benchmark results indicate the RTX 4070 Mobile is the only part with measurable performance data in the database. Its average score of 27,435 puts it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which scores 27,565. The RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded scores, so its performance must be inferred from specifications. The desktop part wins on memory bandwidth and pixel rate, while the mobile part wins on core counts and compute throughput. Users prioritizing high-refresh rasterization should consider the desktop card's clock advantage. Users needing portable compute density should rely on the mobile part's active status and proven benchmark scores.