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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅98.2% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅98.2% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 160W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌190.9% higher power demand at 160W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon 8060S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU averages 98.2% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,400 vs 17,989 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 8060S is a 2025 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 98.2% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 17,989). Radeon 8060S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 8060S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 8060S make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon 8060S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 160W), and staying closer to $800 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (17,400 vs 17,989) and 98.2% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon 8060S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon 8060S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	177 FPS	127 FPS
medium	162 FPS	117 FPS
high	142 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	108 FPS
medium	118 FPS	93 FPS
high	101 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	59 FPS
medium	79 FPS	52 FPS
high	66 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	409 FPS	334 FPS
medium	344 FPS	270 FPS
high	280 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	230 FPS
medium	217 FPS	185 FPS
high	180 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	94 FPS
medium	91 FPS	78 FPS
high	76 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	783 FPS	469 FPS
medium	626 FPS	401 FPS
high	522 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	282 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	342 FPS
medium	470 FPS	293 FPS
high	392 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	223 FPS
medium	313 FPS	184 FPS
high	261 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	112 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	775 FPS	308 FPS
medium	626 FPS	240 FPS
high	522 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	234 FPS
medium	470 FPS	189 FPS
high	392 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	136 FPS
medium	313 FPS	117 FPS
high	261 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S 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 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	17,400	17,989+3%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4352+70%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+49%	14.85 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz	2900 MHz+14%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136	160+18%
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	40+18%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 8060S lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	128-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	32 MB+300%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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