GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon 8060S

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

#85

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

154%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

145%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

142%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

140%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 8060S remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 5060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon 8060S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU and Radeon 8060S

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,374 points. Launch price was $379.

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S 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 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU scores 17,374 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 144 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	17,374	17,989+4%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4608+80%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.7 TFLOPS+60%	14.85 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2572 MHz	2900 MHz+13%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	144	160+11%
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36	40+11%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR7	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+50%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Encoder	9th Gen NVENC	VCN 4.5
Decoder	6th Gen NVDEC	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU draws 180W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 106.4% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
TDP	180W	55W-69%
Recommended PSU	650W	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	96.5	327.1+239%