NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a complete set of recorded scores for the RTX 5060 Mobile, while the RTX 5090 SE has no benchmark entries currently listed. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. The RTX 5060 Mobile shows an average benchmark score of 22,435 across its tests. Its strongest showing is in Geekbench OpenCL at 96,969, followed closely by Geekbench Vulkan at 96,451. PassMark G3D delivers 18,852, while PassMark G2D reaches 876. Compute performance via PassMark GPU Compute sits at 7,607. The lower-end DirectX tests produce smaller numbers: PassMark DirectX 9 scores 203, DirectX 11 scores 168, DirectX 10 scores 119, and DirectX 12 scores 87.

The RTX 5060 Mobile holds a 67th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals paint a tight competitive picture. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT averages 22,549, which puts the RTX 5060 Mobile 0.5% behind. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile averages 22,729, placing the RTX 5060 Mobile 1.3% behind. Against the AMD Radeon RX 5700 at 22,170, the RTX 5060 Mobile leads by 1.2%. Against the AMD Radeon RX 6700S at 22,154, the lead is 1.3%. These deltas confirm that the RTX 5060 Mobile sits within a very narrow performance band, neither dominating nor being dominated by its immediate peers.

Because the RTX 5090 SE has no recorded benchmark scores, no head-to-head wins can be assigned. The database shows zero wins for either side in this comparison. The RTX 5090 SE does carry a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, but with an average benchmark score of zero, that percentile reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance. Any attempt to compare raw scores between these two would rely on unrecorded numbers, so the analysis must rest on the architectural and specification fields where the database does provide concrete figures.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The RTX 5090 SE boosts to 2377 MHz, while the RTX 5060 Mobile boosts to 1455 MHz. The base clocks also differ: 1740 MHz for the RTX 5090 SE versus 952 MHz for the RTX 5060 Mobile.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does each card provide?

A: The RTX 5090 SE delivers 1.34 TB/s across a 384-bit bus with 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX 5060 Mobile provides 384.0 GB/s across a 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Q: What is the transistor count difference?

A: The RTX 5090 SE uses 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. The RTX 5060 Mobile uses 21,900 million transistors on a 181 mm² die. Transistor density is similar: 122.9M per mm² for the RTX 5090 SE, 121.0M per mm² for the RTX 5060 Mobile.

Q: Are both GPUs based on the same architecture?

A: Yes, both use Blackwell 2.0 architecture. They differ in chip: the RTX 5090 SE uses GB202, while the RTX 5060 Mobile uses GB206. Both are manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process node.

Q: What power connector does each require?

A: The RTX 5090 SE uses a single 16-pin connector and has a 500 W TDP with a suggested PSU of 900 W. The RTX 5060 Mobile has a 45 W TDP, uses no power connectors, and lists no suggested PSU.

Q: What display outputs are available?

A: The RTX 5090 SE provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. The RTX 5060 Mobile is marked as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning outputs vary by the laptop implementation.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the TSMC 5 nm process, but the silicon underneath diverges significantly. The RTX 5090 SE uses the GB202 chip, the largest die in this comparison at 750 mm² with 92,200 million transistors. The RTX 5060 Mobile uses the GB206 chip, a much smaller 181 mm² die with 21,900 million transistors. The density figures are nearly identical, 122.9M per mm² versus 121.0M per mm², which indicates the process node is not the limiting factor; the physical scale of the chips is.

The RTX 5090 SE carries 14,080 shading units, 440 texture mapping units, and 160 raster output units. The RTX 5060 Mobile has 3,328 shading units, 104 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The RTX 5090 SE includes 110 RT cores and 440 tensor cores, while the RTX 5060 Mobile has 26 RT cores and 104 tensor cores. These multipliers align with the shading unit counts, reinforcing that the RTX 5090 SE is built for parallel throughput at a scale roughly four times larger in each compute category.

Memory architecture also differs. The RTX 5090 SE uses a 384-bit bus with 24 GB of GDDR7, while the RTX 5060 Mobile uses a 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR7. The effective memory speed is higher on the RTX 5090 SE at 28 Gbps versus 24 Gbps on the RTX 5060 Mobile. The resulting bandwidth gap is substantial: 1.34 TB/s versus 384.0 GB/s. Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so the API feature set is identical.

Physical design separates them further. The RTX 5090 SE is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, with a 1x 16-pin power connector and a 900 W suggested PSU. The RTX 5060 Mobile is an IGP-class chip with no slot width, no power connectors, and dimensions dependent on the host laptop. The RTX 5090 SE lists a 500 W TDP; the RTX 5060 Mobile lists 45 W. The power envelope difference is an order of magnitude, which directly explains the clock and throughput gaps.

Specification Differences

| Field | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 SE |

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

| Chip | GB206 | GB202 |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 21,900 million | 92,200 million |

| Die Size | 181 mm² | 750 mm² |

| Base Clock | 952 MHz | 1740 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1455 MHz | 2377 MHz |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 24 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 384 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 384.0 GB/s | 1.34 TB/s |

| Shading Units | 3328 | 14080 |

| TMUs | 104 | 440 |

| ROPs | 48 | 160 |

| RT Cores | 26 | 110 |

| Tensor Cores | 104 | 440 |

| Pixel Rate | 69.84 GPixel/s | 380.3 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 151.3 GTexel/s | 1,045.9 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 9.684 TFLOPS | 66.94 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 9.684 TFLOPS (1:1) | 66.94 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 45 W | 500 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None | 900 W |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |

| Release Date | 2025-05-19 | 2025-12-31 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 40 Mobile | GeForce 40 |

| Successor | None | GeForce 60 |

The bus interface is identical at PCIe 5.0 x16. The launch MSRP for the RTX 5090 SE is 1,499 USD; the RTX 5060 Mobile has no launch MSRP listed. The RTX 5090 SE is marked as having a successor (GeForce 60), while the RTX 5060 Mobile has none. Both are in active production.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5060 Mobile wins in portability and power efficiency. Its 45 W TDP requires no external power connectors and fits an IGP form factor, meaning it can be integrated into thin laptops without a dedicated power delivery system. The recorded benchmark data shows it performs within 1.3% of the RTX 4060 Mobile and within 0.5% of the RX 7700 XT, so it holds its own in the mobile midrange segment. Its 67th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects a solid, if not class-leading, position.

The RTX 5090 SE wins in raw compute capability. The FP32 throughput of 66.94 TFLOPS versus 9.684 TFLOPS represents a 6.9x advantage. Texture rate is 1,045.9 GTexel/s versus 151.3 GTexel/s, and pixel rate is 380.3 GPixel/s versus 69.84 GPixel/s. Memory bandwidth at 1.34 TB/s dwarfs the 384.0 GB/s of the mobile chip. The 24 GB frame buffer versus 8 GB provides four times the capacity for large datasets or high-resolution textures. The RTX 5090 SE also has a higher boost clock at 2377 MHz versus 1455 MHz.

The RTX 5090 SE wins on display connectivity, offering fixed HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1b outputs, while the RTX 5060 Mobile depends on the portable device. The RTX 5090 SE also wins on upgrade path, as it has a successor (GeForce 60), whereas the RTX 5060 Mobile does not.

The Verdict

The data shows two GPUs built for entirely different physical contexts. The RTX 5060 Mobile is a 45 W IGP chip with 8 GB of memory, a 128-bit bus, and 9.684 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. It delivers a 67th percentile ranking and sits within a 1.3% band of the RTX 4060 Mobile and the RX 7700 XT. For laptops, this is the relevant choice. It needs no power connector, fits an IGP slot width, and operates within the thermal limits of a portable chassis.

The RTX 5090 SE is a 500 W dual-slot desktop card with a 16-pin connector, a 900 W suggested PSU, and physical dimensions of 267 mm by 111 mm by 40 mm. It has no recorded benchmarks, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. What the specifications show is a chip with 92,200 million transistors, 14,080 shading units, 24 GB of GDDR7, and 66.94 TFLOPS of FP32. These are figures for heavy workloads, not portability.

The selection between these two depends entirely on the intended use environment. For a mobile system, the RTX 5060 Mobile is the only viable option given its IGP form factor and 45 W power draw. For a desktop workstation with a 900 W PSU and dual-slot clearance, the RTX 5090 SE offers a much larger memory pool, higher clocks, and roughly seven times the compute throughput on paper. The RTX 5090 SE also provides a fixed display output set and a successor product in the GeForce 60 line. The RTX 5060 Mobile has no successor listed.

Neither card is a substitute for the other. The RTX 5060 Mobile wins on power efficiency and portability, backed by actual benchmark scores. The RTX 5090 SE wins on raw specification headroom, but its performance remains unrecorded in the database. Buyers should match the card to the chassis and power budget they already have.