Radeon Vega 8 vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon Vega 8
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Vega 8 is positioned at rank #363 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega 8
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 1145.9% 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 Vega 8.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1145.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1145.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 66.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Vega 8.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 8 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) |
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 Vega 8 and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon Vega 8
The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 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 Vega 8 scores 1,569 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1145.9%. The Radeon Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,569 | 19,548+1146% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 3072+586% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.702 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+788% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz | 2460 MHz+29% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 28 | 96+243% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 Vega 8 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 8 draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 87.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-61% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 73°C |
| Perf/Watt | 34.9 | 170.0+387% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 8 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon Vega 8 costs 86.6% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.2 (Radeon Vega 8) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 66.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 8 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-87% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.2 | 65.4+67% |
| Codename | Cezanne | AD107 |
| Release | April 13 2021 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #601 | #84 |
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