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

✅+41.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

Radeon RX 6850M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,274 vs 17,400).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 RX 6850M

2022

Why buy it

✅+41.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 160W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌33.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,274 vs 17,400).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 RX 6850M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 41.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 41.8% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 41.8% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. 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 RX 6850M still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 6850M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6850M is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RX 6850M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	177 FPS	167 FPS
medium	162 FPS	148 FPS
high	142 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	140 FPS
medium	118 FPS	113 FPS
high	101 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	84 FPS
medium	79 FPS	71 FPS
high	66 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	409 FPS	317 FPS
medium	344 FPS	267 FPS
high	280 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	201 FPS
medium	217 FPS	170 FPS
high	180 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	109 FPS
medium	91 FPS	91 FPS
high	76 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	783 FPS	552 FPS
medium	626 FPS	442 FPS
high	522 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	414 FPS
medium	470 FPS	331 FPS
high	392 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	276 FPS
medium	313 FPS	221 FPS
high	261 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
1080p
low	775 FPS	487 FPS
medium	626 FPS	397 FPS
high	522 FPS	333 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	384 FPS
medium	470 FPS	313 FPS
high	392 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	217 FPS
medium	313 FPS	175 FPS
high	261 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	126 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 RX 6850M

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 RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 12,274 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 41.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6850M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6850M) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
G3D Mark Score	17,400+42%	12,274
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+143%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+155%	8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+5%	2416 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+21%	112
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+760%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+21%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6850M relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.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 RX 6850M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	432 GB/s+69%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M). 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 RX 6850M
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 120W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6850M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6850M
TDP	160W	120W-25%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+6%	102.3