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

✅+18% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 400W, a 240W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅2.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,742 vs 17,400).
❌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.
❌150% higher power demand at 400W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅+18% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 400W, a 240W reduction.

Why buy it

✅2.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,742 vs 17,400).
❌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.
❌150% higher power demand at 400W vs 160W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 18.0% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $4,999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 18.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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 Pro W6800X Duo still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W6800X Duo still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $4,999 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Pro W6800X Duo Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	177 FPS	221 FPS
medium	162 FPS	203 FPS
high	142 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	200 FPS
medium	118 FPS	167 FPS
high	101 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	135 FPS
medium	79 FPS	114 FPS
high	66 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	409 FPS	553 FPS
medium	344 FPS	463 FPS
high	280 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	328 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	376 FPS
medium	217 FPS	311 FPS
high	180 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	159 FPS
medium	91 FPS	138 FPS
high	76 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	783 FPS	663 FPS
medium	626 FPS	531 FPS
high	522 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	498 FPS
medium	470 FPS	398 FPS
high	392 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	332 FPS
medium	313 FPS	265 FPS
high	261 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	166 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	775 FPS	646 FPS
medium	626 FPS	531 FPS
high	522 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	498 FPS
medium	470 FPS	398 FPS
high	392 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	332 FPS
medium	313 FPS	265 FPS
high	261 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	166 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 Pro W6800X Duo

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 Pro W6800X Duo

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 14,742 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 18%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1967 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 60 ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
G3D Mark Score	17,400+18%	14,742
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+13%	3840 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+46%	15.11 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+29%	1967 MHz
ROPs	48	96 ×2+100%
TMUs	136	240 ×2+76%
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+473%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34	60 ×2+76%

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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 Pro W6800X Duo 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 Pro W6800X Duo relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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 Pro W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	64 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	576 GB/s+125%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	8+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 400W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
TDP	160W-60%	400W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	120mm
Slots	0-100%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	108.8+195%	36.9