GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon 8040S
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 77 and the Radeon 8040S is on rank 216, so the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8040S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8040S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 8040S remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design and Radeon 8040S
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.
Radeon 8040S
The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design scores 9,674 and the Radeon 8040S reaches 9,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 16 (Radeon 8040S) with 240 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,674 | 9,756 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920+88% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.55 TFLOPS | 5.734 TFLOPS+26% |
| Boost Clock | 1185 MHz | 2800 MHz+136% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 120+88% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+88% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8040S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 264 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design draws 65W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 16.7% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 55W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 148.8 | 177.4+19% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Codename | TU106 | Strix Halo |
| Release | January 29 2020 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #268 | #265 |
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