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

2023

Why buy it

✅+20.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 40.6 G3D/$ ($299 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 Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌109.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 55W.

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 115W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,259 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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33.8% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅+20.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 60.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 40.6 G3D/$ ($299 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 Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 115W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌109.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,259 vs 19,548).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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33.8% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon 8050S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 16,259 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 8050S is a 2025 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 20.2% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $101 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 20.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 60.8%. Radeon 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 115W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

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

Yes. Radeon 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 115W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 20.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 60.8%.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	167 FPS	162 FPS
medium	152 FPS	153 FPS
high	134 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	138 FPS
medium	114 FPS	119 FPS
high	99 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	66 FPS
medium	74 FPS	57 FPS
high	62 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	42 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	392 FPS	306 FPS
medium	334 FPS	250 FPS
high	268 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	141 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	195 FPS
medium	209 FPS	159 FPS
high	169 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	79 FPS
medium	98 FPS	63 FPS
high	82 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	812 FPS	584 FPS
medium	642 FPS	518 FPS
high	551 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	366 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	418 FPS
medium	443 FPS	368 FPS
high	379 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	267 FPS
medium	297 FPS	227 FPS
high	234 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	140 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
1080p
low	746 FPS	358 FPS
medium	613 FPS	281 FPS
high	536 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	193 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	263 FPS
medium	486 FPS	213 FPS
high	421 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	153 FPS
medium	308 FPS	131 FPS
high	285 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	90 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon 8050S

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon 8050S

The Radeon 8050S 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 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon 8050S's 16,259 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 20.2%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score	19,548+20%	16,259
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+32%	11.47 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2800 MHz+14%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	128+33%
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	32+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 8050S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 6.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s+6%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon 8050S's 55W — a 70.6% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8050S
TDP	115W	55W-52%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	295.6+74%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 25.3% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 61.1% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).