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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅184.8% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅184.8% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 24.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon 8040S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 184.8% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 9,756 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 8040S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 78.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 184.8% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 78.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 8040S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 8040S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 8040S make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon 8040S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 160W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU currently gives you 78.4% higher G3D Mark and 184.8% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon 8040S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	177 FPS	100 FPS
medium	162 FPS	90 FPS
high	142 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	91 FPS
medium	118 FPS	78 FPS
high	101 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	45 FPS
medium	79 FPS	41 FPS
high	66 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	409 FPS	135 FPS
medium	344 FPS	101 FPS
high	280 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	88 FPS
medium	217 FPS	59 FPS
high	180 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	40 FPS
medium	91 FPS	29 FPS
high	76 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	783 FPS	320 FPS
medium	626 FPS	274 FPS
high	522 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	235 FPS
medium	470 FPS	208 FPS
high	392 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	140 FPS
medium	313 FPS	122 FPS
high	261 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	775 FPS	242 FPS
medium	626 FPS	179 FPS
high	522 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	186 FPS
medium	470 FPS	140 FPS
high	392 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	90 FPS
medium	313 FPS	68 FPS
high	261 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	46 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and Radeon 8040S

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon 8040S's 9,756 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 78.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 16 (Radeon 8040S) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	17,400+78%	9,756
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352+325%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+285%	5.734 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2800 MHz+10%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+113%	64
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+113%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 8040S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8040S
TDP	160W	55W-66%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8	177.4+63%