Radeon E8860 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 E8860 is positioned at rank #451 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 E8860
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon E8860?
Comparing the Radeon E8860 to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB showcases the massive distance between specialized legacy embedded hardware and a modern, efficient desktop powerhouse. The Radeon E8860 was an embedded professional GPU released in 2014, while the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 modern masterpiece focusing on incredible efficiency and high memory capacity.\n\nIn terms of performance, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is approximately 15 to 20 times faster and introduces features that didn't exist when the E8860 launched, such as hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and AI-driven DLSS 3. While the E8860 was designed for reliability in industrial and medical systems, it lacks the hardware horsepower and driver support required for modern AAA titles or creative software. The RTX 4060 Ti's massive 16GB buffer ensures it can handle high-resolution textures and complex creative work that the older embedded solution simply cannot.\n\nUltimately, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the definitive choice for any modern user. The Radeon E8860 is a piece of embedded computing history, designed for a very specific market nearly a decade ago. For anyone looking to play current games or engage in modern creative tasks, the move to a 40-series card provides a revolutionary increase in resolution, fidelity, and overall system capability.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon E8860 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1059.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8860.
| Insight | Radeon E8860 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1059.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1059.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 93.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon E8860.
| Insight | Radeon E8860 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 E8860 and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon E8860
The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 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 E8860 scores 1,686 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1059.4%. The Radeon E8860 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8860) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,686 | 19,548+1059% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 3072+380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+1789% |
| Boost Clock | 625 MHz | 2460 MHz+294% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 3 MB+1775% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 24 MB+9500% |
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 E8860 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | 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 E8860 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8860) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 24 MB+9500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon E8860 draws 37W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 102.6% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8860) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 37W-68% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 73°C |
| Perf/Watt | 45.6 | 170.0+273% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon E8860 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon E8860 costs 83.3% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (Radeon E8860) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 94.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon E8860 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.7 | 65.4+94% |
| Codename | Venus | AD107 |
| Release | January 25 2014 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #734 | #84 |
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