GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+1506.5%

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

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

Shared System RAM 15

1,410

0.0%

Radeon HD 7730M

Radeon HD 8570

Radeon R7 430

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

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.

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

✅646.4% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 298.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $99 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

❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 42 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: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅646.4% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 298.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $99 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 $300 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 42 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: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 646.4% more FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 1,410 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 Ryzen 5 3500C is a 2020 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 2020, 1506.5% 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 303.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 646.4% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1506.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,410 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 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	177 FPS	63 FPS
medium	162 FPS	51 FPS
high	142 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	48 FPS
medium	118 FPS	38 FPS
high	101 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	27 FPS
medium	79 FPS	25 FPS
high	66 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	433 FPS	63 FPS
medium	363 FPS	51 FPS
high	294 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	278 FPS	48 FPS
medium	238 FPS	38 FPS
high	194 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	32 FPS
medium	102 FPS	24 FPS
high	84 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	855 FPS	63 FPS
medium	693 FPS	51 FPS
high	609 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	48 FPS
medium	527 FPS	38 FPS
high	452 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	32 FPS
medium	355 FPS	25 FPS
high	308 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	16 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	775 FPS	63 FPS
medium	639 FPS	51 FPS
high	558 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	48 FPS
medium	503 FPS	38 FPS
high	435 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	32 FPS
medium	322 FPS	25 FPS
high	298 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	16 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 Ryzen 5 3500C

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 Ryzen 5 3500C

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 1,410 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1506.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
G3D Mark Score	22,651+1506%	1,410
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Vega
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+750%	512
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+21%	2100 MHz

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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 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Ryzen 5 3500C
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 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Ryzen 5 3500C
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
DirectX	12.2+2%	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCN 1.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 1.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 165.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 240mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
TDP	160W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+51%	94.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 75.2% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 14.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).