
Radeon 8060S vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon 8060S
Popular choices:

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. 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 8060S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8060S and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8060S scores 17,989 and the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU reaches 17,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon 8060S) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,989+3% | 17,400 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+49% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+14% | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+18% | 34 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 8060S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8060S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System Shared vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-66% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 327.1+201% | 108.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | — |
| Codename | Strix Halo | AD106 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #98 | #59 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.














