GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon Vega 8

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 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅881.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 442.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 10.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌255.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 45W.

Radeon Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 160W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

✅881.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 442.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 10.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 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 Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 160W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌255.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon Vega 8?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 881.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 1,569 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Vega 8 is a 2021 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 1343.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 166.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 881.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1343.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 8 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 8 is 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,569 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	177 FPS	28 FPS
medium	162 FPS	20 FPS
high	142 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	21 FPS
medium	118 FPS	13 FPS
high	101 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	9 FPS
medium	79 FPS	6 FPS
high	66 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	433 FPS	71 FPS
medium	363 FPS	48 FPS
high	294 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	46 FPS
medium	238 FPS	25 FPS
high	194 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	23 FPS
medium	102 FPS	14 FPS
high	84 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	855 FPS	71 FPS
medium	693 FPS	56 FPS
high	609 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	53 FPS
medium	527 FPS	42 FPS
high	452 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	35 FPS
medium	355 FPS	28 FPS
high	308 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open Radeon Vega 8

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	775 FPS	71 FPS
medium	639 FPS	56 FPS
high	558 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	53 FPS
medium	503 FPS	42 FPS
high	435 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	35 FPS
medium	322 FPS	28 FPS
high	298 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	18 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon Vega 8

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 Vega 8

The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon Vega 8's 1,569 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1343.7%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	22,651+1344%	1,569
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 5.1
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+871%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+1196%	1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+33%	1900 MHz
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	136+386%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Vega 8 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 Vega 8 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon Vega 8's 45W — a 112.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8
TDP	160W	45W-72%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+306%	34.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 62.4% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 10.5 (Radeon Vega 8) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 441% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).