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

2023

Why buy it

✅1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 194.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 194.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon RX 6800M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 47% 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 47.0% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 1.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 47.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 194.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 6800M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	167 FPS	175 FPS
medium	152 FPS	155 FPS
high	134 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	144 FPS
medium	114 FPS	117 FPS
high	99 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	87 FPS
medium	74 FPS	73 FPS
high	62 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	392 FPS	421 FPS
medium	334 FPS	353 FPS
high	268 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	272 FPS
medium	209 FPS	227 FPS
high	169 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	127 FPS
medium	98 FPS	109 FPS
high	82 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	812 FPS	598 FPS
medium	642 FPS	479 FPS
high	551 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	449 FPS
medium	443 FPS	359 FPS
high	379 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	299 FPS
medium	297 FPS	239 FPS
high	234 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	150 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	746 FPS	598 FPS
medium	613 FPS	479 FPS
high	536 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	449 FPS
medium	486 FPS	359 FPS
high	421 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	299 FPS
medium	308 FPS	239 FPS
high	285 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	150 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 6800M

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.

Radeon RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 47%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	19,548+47%	13,295
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+23%	12.24 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz+3%	2390 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	160+67%
L1 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	24 MB+700%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	40+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6800M relies on FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 41.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	384 GB/s+41%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	24 MB+700%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 23.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon RX 6800M
TDP	115W-21%	145W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-3%	75°C
Perf/Watt	170.0+85%	91.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.1% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 194.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).