GeForce RTX 4060 vs RadeonT Vega 8

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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AMD

RadeonT Vega 8

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs RadeonT Vega 8 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RadeonT Vega 8 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RadeonT Vega 8: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 617.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 155.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 45W.

RadeonT Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

  • Draws 45W instead of 115W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 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).
  • 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 617.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 932.1% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 1,894), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while RadeonT Vega 8 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs RadeonT Vega 8 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

RadeonT Vega 8

The RadeonT 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: 1,894 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the RadeonT Vega 8's 1,894 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 932.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the RadeonT Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 448 (RadeonT Vega 8). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RadeonT Vega 8
G3D Mark Score
19,548+932%
1,894
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 5.1
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072+586%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+788%
1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+29%
1900 MHz
ROPs
48+500%
8
TMUs
96+243%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The RadeonT Vega 8 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RadeonT Vega 8 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RadeonT 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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT Vega 8 carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 64-bit on the RadeonT Vega 8.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RadeonT Vega 8
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (RadeonT Vega 8). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RadeonT Vega 8
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 1.0 (RadeonT Vega 8). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT Vega 8).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RadeonT Vega 8
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
VCN 1.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the RadeonT Vega 8's 45W — a 87.5% difference. The RadeonT Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1W (RadeonT Vega 8). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RadeonT Vega 8
TDP
115W
45W-61%
Recommended PSU
550W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C-14%
85°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+304%
42.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the RadeonT Vega 8 launched at $0. On MSRP, RadeonT Vega 8 was 100+% cheaper ($299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Infinity (RadeonT Vega 8) — the RadeonT Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060RadeonT Vega 8
MSRP
$299
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
65.4
Infinity
Codename
AD107
Cezanne
Release
May 18 2023
April 13 2021
Ranking
#84
#601

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