Radeon 8040S vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 108.2% 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 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-108.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+108.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $400 for the Radeon 8040S, it costs 30% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 197.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+197.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅More affordable ($280)

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 RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8040S and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 8040S scores 9,756 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 108.2%. The Radeon 8040S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon 8040S) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon 8040S) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	9,756	20,312+108%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	4864+375%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.734 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+183%
Boost Clock	2800 MHz+68%	1665 MHz
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	64	152+138%
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	16	38+138%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 8040S comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	448 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8040S) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	VCN 4.5	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	VCN 4.5	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8040S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon 8040S) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon 8040S	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	55W-73%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	177.4+75%	101.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 8040S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 30% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 197.1% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).