Radeon RX 780 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 780

2024Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2335 MHz

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 780

180

7,658

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

160

17,400

+127.2%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

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. The Radeon RX 780 is positioned at rank #296 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 780

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

98%

#285

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

707%

#287

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

641%

#288

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

639%

#292

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

581%

#293

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

578%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

100%

#299

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#300

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

98%

#301

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

98%

#302

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

98%

#303

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

98%

#306

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#307

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

96%

#308

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 127.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 780.

Insight	Radeon RX 780	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-127.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+127.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 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.

Radeon RX 780 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 780 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 780 scores 7,658 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 127.2%. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 780) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	7,658	17,400+127%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840	4352+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.87 TFLOPS+63%	22.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2335 MHz	2535 MHz+9%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	240+76%	136
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	4.3 MB+473%
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	60+76%	34

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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 780	GeForce 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 780 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	256 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 780	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.