GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6800
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $370 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 3% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 0% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($370) |
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 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 6800
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 RX 6800
The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 and the Radeon RX 6800 reaches 22,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 136 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+3% | 22,056 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+13% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+36% | 16.17 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+20% | 2105 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 136 | 240+76% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+473% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 60+76% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses DLSS 3 (AI-based) which is hardware-accelerated on Tensor Cores, often providing superior image quality. The Radeon RX 6800 utilizes FSR 3 & AFMF, which is more open but driver-based. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 77.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 512 GB/s+78% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6800's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-36% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+61% | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579 and now averages $370. The Radeon RX 6800 costs 2.6% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 59.6 (Radeon RX 6800) — the Radeon RX 6800 offers 0% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-31% | $579 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $370-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6 | 59.6 |
| Codename | AD106 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #59 | #65 |
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