Radeon RX 8060S vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 8060S

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

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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%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

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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 8.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 8060S.

Insight	Radeon RX 8060S	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck	🎮 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.

Radeon RX 8060S Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 8060S and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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.

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 8060S scores 16,000 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 8.8%. The Radeon RX 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace. Shader units: 40 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 8060S	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,000	17,400+9%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Ada Lovelace
Shading Units	40	4352+10780%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+14%	2535 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 8060S	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	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 8060S comes with 0 MB 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 Shared vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 8060S	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	none	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X (Shared)	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s (Max)	256 GB/s
Bus Width	System Shared	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S) 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 8060S	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+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: VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 8060S	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 4.5	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 4.5	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 97.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.