Radeon RX 6800M vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon RX 6800M
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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 RX 6800M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 47% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-47%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+47%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 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 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 RX 6800M and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon RX 6800M
The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 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 RX 6800M scores 13,295 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 47%. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,295 | 19,548+47% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.24 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+23% |
| Boost Clock | 2390 MHz | 2460 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+67% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smoothen motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 41.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s+41% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 23.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 145W | 115W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 91.7 | 170.0+85% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6800M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | AD107 |
| Release | May 31 2021 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #193 | #84 |
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