Radeon RX 6800S
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6800S vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 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 6800S

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
175%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
164%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
162%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
159%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
114%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
110%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
78%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
76%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
71%
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 9.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.

InsightRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-9.8%)
Leading raw performance (+9.8%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 6800S and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 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 6800S scores 15,841 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 9.8%. The Radeon RX 6800S 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: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
15,841
17,400+10%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
7 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2048
4352+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.602 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+156%
Boost Clock
2100 MHz
2535 MHz+21%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
128
136+6%
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
4.3 MB+760%
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores
32
34+6%

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 6800SGeForce 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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) 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 6800SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
256 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
32 MB+1500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) 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 6800SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_2)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
RDNA 2 Media Engine
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
RDNA 2 Media Engine
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
100W-38%
160W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
158.4+46%
108.8
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$800
Avg Price (30d)
$800
Codename
Navi 23
AD106
Release
January 4 2022
May 18 2023
Ranking
#135
#59