Radeon 8060S vs Radeon RX 6700
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (10 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8060S.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 180.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+180.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($300) |
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 Radeon RX 6700
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.
Radeon RX 6700
The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 8060S scores 17,989 versus the Radeon RX 6700's 18,920 — the Radeon RX 6700 leads by 5.2%. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon 8060S) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,989 | 18,920+5% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+32% | 11.29 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+18% | 2450 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+11% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+11% | 36 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 8060S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 25% advantage for the Radeon RX 6700. Bus width: System Shared vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 10 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 320 GB/s+25% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs UVD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | VCE |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | UVD |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 104.3% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-69% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 327.1+203% | 108.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8060S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379 and now averages $300. The Radeon RX 6700 costs 62.5% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 63.1 (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 180.4% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $379-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $300-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.5 | 63.1+180% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Navi 22 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | June 9 2021 |
| Ranking | #98 | #90 |
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