GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

8 GB 115

19,548

+1286.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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

2023

Why buy it

✅+1286.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 359% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($299 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

❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,410 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).
❌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 65.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅+1286.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 359% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($299 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 $200 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 115W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 240mm, a 239mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌666.7% higher power demand at 115W vs 15W.
❌23900% longer card at 240mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,410 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).
❌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 65.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 1,410 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 1286.4% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 202.0% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 1286.4% 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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	167 FPS	63 FPS
medium	152 FPS	51 FPS
high	134 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	48 FPS
medium	114 FPS	38 FPS
high	99 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	27 FPS
medium	74 FPS	25 FPS
high	62 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	392 FPS	63 FPS
medium	334 FPS	51 FPS
high	268 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	48 FPS
medium	209 FPS	38 FPS
high	169 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	32 FPS
medium	98 FPS	24 FPS
high	82 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	812 FPS	63 FPS
medium	642 FPS	51 FPS
high	551 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	48 FPS
medium	443 FPS	38 FPS
high	379 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	32 FPS
medium	297 FPS	25 FPS
high	234 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	16 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	746 FPS	63 FPS
medium	613 FPS	51 FPS
high	536 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	48 FPS
medium	486 FPS	38 FPS
high	421 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	32 FPS
medium	308 FPS	25 FPS
high	285 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	16 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

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 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 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 1,410 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1286.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
G3D Mark Score	19,548+1286%	1,410
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Vega
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+500%	512
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+17%	2100 MHz

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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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 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	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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 153.8% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) 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	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
TDP	115W	15W-87%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C	—
Perf/Watt	170.0+81%	94.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 66.9% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 14.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 360.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).