GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8040S

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GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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Radeon 8040S

2025Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2800 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8040S Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+132.2%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

9,756

0.0%

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8040S FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8040S: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅202.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 132.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅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 Ti across 50 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).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 202.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 132.2% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 9,756), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon 8040S has no comparable frame-generation support, and 34 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 132.8% (56.8 vs 24.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon 8040S Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 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 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon 8040S's 9,756 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 132.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 16 (Radeon 8040S) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	22,651+132%	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)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon 8040S does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 8040S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	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 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and System on the Radeon 8040S. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) 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 4060 Ti	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 8040S
TDP	160W	55W-66%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	141.6	177.4+25%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti came in at $399, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti was 0.3% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 132.8% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 8040S (2025 vs 2023).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon 8040S
MSRP	$399	$400
Performance per Dollar	56.8+133%	24.4
Codename	AD106	Strix Halo
Release	May 18 2023	January 6 2025
Ranking	#59	#265

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