Radeon 8060S vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 25.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-25.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+25.9%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 53% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 165.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+165.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
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 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 8060S scores 17,989 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 25.9%. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon 8060S) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 136.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,989 | 22,651+26% |
| 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 Ti 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 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: System Shared vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 288 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-66% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 327.1+131% | 141.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8060S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 52.5% less ($420 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 164.9% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Radeon 8060S | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $399-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $380-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.5 | 59.6+165% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | AD106 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #98 | #59 |
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