Radeon RX 6800M
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6800M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 6800M

2021Core: 2116 MHzBoost: 2390 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M

#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
135%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
130%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
117%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
112%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
107%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
106%
#33
Radeon RX 6800M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
91%
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 30.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon RX 6800MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-30.9%)
Leading raw performance (+30.9%)
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

💎 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 RX 6800M and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

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.

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 RX 6800M scores 13,295 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 30.9%. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
13,295
17,400+31%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
7 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2560
4352+70%
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.24 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock
2390 MHz
2535 MHz+6%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
160+18%
136
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
4.3 MB+760%
L2 Cache
3 MB
32 MB+967%
Ray Tracing Cores
40+18%
34

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.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) 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 RX 6800MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
384 GB/s+50%
256 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
32 MB+967%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 6800MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 3.0
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 3.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 9.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800MGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
145W-9%
160W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
91.7
108.8+19%