Radeon RX 7800M vs Radeon RX 8060S

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 7800M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

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Radeon RX 7800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8060S

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 7800M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8060S
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 8060S 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 7800M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8060S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7800M and Radeon RX 8060S

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M 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: 15,984 points.

Radeon RX 8060S

The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 7800M scores 15,984 and the Radeon RX 8060S reaches 16,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7800M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8060S
G3D Mark Score	15,984	16,000
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 3.5
Shading Units	3840+9500%	40
Boost Clock	2335 MHz	2900 MHz+24%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 8060S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8060S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8060S has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8060S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+69%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8060S
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S).

Feature	Radeon RX 7800M	Radeon RX 8060S
Encoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.5
Decoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7800M draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 55W — a 106.4% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7800M) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.