Radeon R6 M255DX
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R6 M255DX vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon R6 M255DX

2014
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.

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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R6 M255DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2776% 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 R6 M255DX.

InsightRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2776%)
Leading raw performance (+2776%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
🏆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 R6 M255DX and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon R6 M255DX

The Radeon R6 M255DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 605 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 R6 M255DX scores 605 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 2776%. The Radeon R6 M255DX is built on GCN while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
605
17,400+2776%
Architecture
GCN
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
896
4352+386%

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 R6 M255DX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce 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 R6 M255DX 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.

FeatureRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce 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 R6 M255DX) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

FeatureRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce 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 R6 M255DX draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The Radeon R6 M255DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M255DX) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
30W-81%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-46%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
20.2
108.8+439%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon R6 M255DXGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$10
Codename
AD106
Release
June 4 2014
May 18 2023
Ranking
#800
#59