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

✅+9.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,841 vs 17,400).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅+9.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 160W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌60% higher power demand at 160W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,841 vs 17,400).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 RX 6800S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, 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 2022, 9.8% 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 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 9.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6800S 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 RX 6800S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. Radeon RX 6800S 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 $800 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 RX 6800S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	177 FPS	166 FPS
medium	162 FPS	146 FPS
high	142 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	140 FPS
medium	118 FPS	113 FPS
high	101 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	84 FPS
medium	79 FPS	71 FPS
high	66 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	409 FPS	292 FPS
medium	344 FPS	242 FPS
high	280 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	261 FPS	184 FPS
medium	217 FPS	150 FPS
high	180 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	147 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	100 FPS
medium	91 FPS	81 FPS
high	76 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	783 FPS	713 FPS
medium	626 FPS	570 FPS
high	522 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	535 FPS
medium	470 FPS	428 FPS
high	392 FPS	356 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	356 FPS
medium	313 FPS	285 FPS
high	261 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	178 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
1080p
low	775 FPS	472 FPS
medium	626 FPS	395 FPS
high	522 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	392 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	587 FPS	384 FPS
medium	470 FPS	324 FPS
high	392 FPS	251 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	374 FPS	221 FPS
medium	313 FPS	181 FPS
high	261 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	130 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 RX 6800S

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 RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 9.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 136 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	17,400+10%	15,841
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4352+113%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+156%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+21%	2100 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	136+6%	128
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+760%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	34+6%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 6800S 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 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	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 Laptop GPU) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.