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Radeon RX 6850M
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GeForce RTX 4060
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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 6850M
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 59.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6850M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-59.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+59.3%) |
| 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 (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 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 6850M and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon RX 6850M
The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 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 6850M scores 12,274 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 59.3%. The Radeon RX 6850M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2416 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 96.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,274 | 19,548+59% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 3072+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.659 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+75% |
| Boost Clock | 2416 MHz | 2460 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 112+17% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 24 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+17% | 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 6850M | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 58.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+59% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 24 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6850M draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 4.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6850M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 115W-4% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 73°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 102.3 | 170.0+66% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6850M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | Navi 23 | AD107 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #148 | #84 |
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