Radeon R3E
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R3E vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon R3E

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7633.3% 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 R3E.

InsightRadeon R3EGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-7633.3%)
Leading raw performance (+7633.3%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🏆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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 R3E and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon R3E

The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.

NVIDIA

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

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R3E scores 225 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 7633.3%. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R3EGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
225
17,400+7633%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
14 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
512
4352+750%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.247 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+1669%
Boost Clock
1218 MHz
2535 MHz+108%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
136+325%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
4.3 MB+3208%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%

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 R3E lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon R3EGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R3E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R3E) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R3EGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
32 MB+6300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R3E) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R3EGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12_0
12 Ultimate
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

FeatureRadeon R3EGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon R3EGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
50W-69%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
4.5
108.8+2318%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon R3EGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
Polaris 23
AD106
Release
May 13 2019
May 18 2023
Ranking
#757
#59