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

✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅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 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅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 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 8050S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 16,167 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 8050S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of Unknown node. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 8050S can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $400 MSRP. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 7.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 8050S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 160W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 8050S make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon RX 8050S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. 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 7.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 8050S 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 RX 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	177 FPS	85 FPS
medium	162 FPS	74 FPS
high	142 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	70 FPS
medium	118 FPS	60 FPS
high	101 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	26 FPS
medium	79 FPS	25 FPS
high	66 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	409 FPS	124 FPS
medium	344 FPS	87 FPS
high	280 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	81 FPS
medium	217 FPS	49 FPS
high	180 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	38 FPS
medium	91 FPS	25 FPS
high	76 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	783 FPS	297 FPS
medium	626 FPS	255 FPS
high	522 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	226 FPS
medium	470 FPS	199 FPS
high	392 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	141 FPS
medium	313 FPS	122 FPS
high	261 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	775 FPS	123 FPS
medium	626 FPS	92 FPS
high	522 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	93 FPS
medium	470 FPS	71 FPS
high	392 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	58 FPS
medium	313 FPS	44 FPS
high	261 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	26 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 8050S

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 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 16,167 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 7.6%. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	17,400+8%	16,167
Shading Units	4352+13500%	32
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2800 MHz+10%

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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 8050S 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 8050S 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 8050S
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)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). 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 8050S
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 RX 8050S). 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 RX 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
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 RX 8050S's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.