Radeon 8040S
AMD
G3D Mark
9,756
MSRP
$400
AVG Price
$400
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 8040S is positioned at rank #216 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 8040S
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon 8040S across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon 8040S specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8040S scores 9,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) architecture (codename: Strix Halo), manufactured on a 4 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.734 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2800 MHz from a base of 1295 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 9,756 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Strix Halo |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 4 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1024 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 64 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2800 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1295 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 5.734 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 179.2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 5.0 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #265 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 8040S is equipped with 4 GB of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.
| Specification | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | Shared |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | System |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | System |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon 8040S supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5, decoder: VCN 4.5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.
| Specification | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|
| Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 4.5 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 4.5 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8040S draws 55 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 55 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $400, the Radeon 8040S delivers 24 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #216 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #265 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $400 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #216 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #265 |
| Release Date | January 6 2025 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
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