Radeon 8040S vs GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

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. The Radeon 8040S is positioned at rank #216 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon 8040S

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#206

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

445%

#208

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

404%

#209

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

402%

#213

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

366%

#214

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

363%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 8040S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon 8040S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 8040S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $400 for the Radeon 8040S, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 704.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+704.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8040S and GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

Radeon 8040S

The Radeon 8040S 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 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,815 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 8040S scores 9,756 and the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB reaches 9,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8040S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon 8040S) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Raw compute: 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S) vs 3.935 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1708 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
G3D Mark Score	9,756	9,815
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	1152+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.734 TFLOPS+46%	3.935 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2800 MHz+64%	1708 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	72+13%
L2 Cache	8 MB+433%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 8040S comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB has 3 GB. The Radeon 8040S offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+433%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8040S) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB).

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Encoder	VCN 4.5	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	VCN 4.5	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8040S draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB's 120W — a 74.3% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon 8040S) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 250mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
TDP	55W-54%	120W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	250mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	177.4+117%	81.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 8040S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB launched at $199 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB costs 87.5% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) vs 196.3 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers 704.5% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
MSRP	$400	$199-50%
Avg Price (30d)	$400	$50-88%
Performance per Dollar	24.4	196.3+705%
Codename	Strix Halo	GP106
Release	January 6 2025	August 18 2016
Ranking	#265	#272