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.

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon 8060S FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon 8060S: 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 5060 Laptop GPU

2025

Why buy it

✅96.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌227.3% higher power demand at 180W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 180W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 96.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon 8060S instead at 17,989 vs 17,374, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon 8060S makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Radeon 8060S is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon 8060S Technical Specifications

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

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)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon 8060S does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 8060S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 4 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 4)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU and System Shared on the Radeon 8060S. 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%