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

✅+8.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,500 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 916.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅27.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (18,000 vs 19,548).
❌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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836.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon Pro W6800X

2021

Why buy it

✅+8.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,500 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 916.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $2,799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅27.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (18,000 vs 19,548).
❌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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836.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,799 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.4 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($2,799 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro W6800X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 8.6% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $2,500 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $2,799 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 8.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 916.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W6800X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,799 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Pro W6800X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	167 FPS	221 FPS
medium	152 FPS	203 FPS
high	134 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	200 FPS
medium	114 FPS	167 FPS
high	99 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	135 FPS
medium	74 FPS	114 FPS
high	62 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	392 FPS	510 FPS
medium	334 FPS	427 FPS
high	268 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	283 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	341 FPS
medium	209 FPS	287 FPS
high	169 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	149 FPS
medium	98 FPS	127 FPS
high	82 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	85 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	812 FPS	810 FPS
medium	642 FPS	648 FPS
high	551 FPS	540 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	608 FPS
medium	443 FPS	486 FPS
high	379 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	405 FPS
medium	297 FPS	324 FPS
high	234 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
1080p
low	746 FPS	663 FPS
medium	613 FPS	552 FPS
high	536 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	553 FPS
medium	486 FPS	466 FPS
high	421 FPS	405 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	304 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	355 FPS
medium	308 FPS	309 FPS
high	285 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Pro W6800X

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 Pro W6800X

The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 18,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 8.6%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W6800X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2087 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 60 (Radeon Pro W6800X) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
G3D Mark Score	19,548+9%	18,000
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS	16.03 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+18%	2087 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	96	240+150%
L1 Cache	3 MB+300%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	60+150%

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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 Pro W6800X 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 Pro W6800X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
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 Pro W6800X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) — a 111.8% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	32 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	576 GB/s+112%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	24 MB+500%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Pro W6800X
TDP	115W-43%	200W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	73°C-9%	80°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+89%	90.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 89.3% less ($2500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 921.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).