Radeon 8040S vs GeForce RTX 4060
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8040S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 100.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8040S.
| Insight | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-100.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+100.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $299 versus $400 for the Radeon 8040S, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 168.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+168.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($299) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8040S and GeForce RTX 4060
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 8040S scores 9,756 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 100.4%. The Radeon 8040S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon 8040S) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon 8040S) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,756 | 19,548+100% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3072+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.734 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+164% |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+14% | 2460 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 96+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 8040S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 8040S comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 24 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8040S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8040S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 70.6% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon 8040S) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-52% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 73°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 177.4+4% | 170.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8040S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 25.3% less ($101 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 168% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $299-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $299-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 65.4+168% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | AD107 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #265 | #84 |
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