GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2105 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060

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.

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

  • +302.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 169.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $99 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 4,852 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is a 2020 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 302.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
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 49.5% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 302.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 169.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $200 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low167 FPS160 FPS
medium152 FPS149 FPS
high134 FPS125 FPS
ultra115 FPS95 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS133 FPS
medium114 FPS114 FPS
high99 FPS94 FPS
ultra90 FPS75 FPS
4K
low86 FPS65 FPS
medium74 FPS58 FPS
high62 FPS47 FPS
ultra55 FPS43 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low392 FPS218 FPS
medium334 FPS175 FPS
high268 FPS146 FPS
ultra211 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS164 FPS
medium209 FPS131 FPS
high169 FPS109 FPS
ultra137 FPS82 FPS
4K
low119 FPS109 FPS
medium98 FPS87 FPS
high82 FPS73 FPS
ultra63 FPS55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low812 FPS218 FPS
medium642 FPS175 FPS
high551 FPS146 FPS
ultra440 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS164 FPS
medium443 FPS131 FPS
high379 FPS109 FPS
ultra329 FPS82 FPS
4K
low365 FPS109 FPS
medium297 FPS87 FPS
high234 FPS73 FPS
ultra186 FPS55 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low746 FPS218 FPS
medium613 FPS175 FPS
high536 FPS146 FPS
ultra440 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS164 FPS
medium486 FPS131 FPS
high421 FPS109 FPS
ultra330 FPS82 FPS
4K
low358 FPS109 FPS
medium308 FPS87 FPS
high285 FPS73 FPS
ultra220 FPS55 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 4,852 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 302.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 60 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) with 96 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score
19,548+303%
4,852
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072
3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS
16.17 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+17%
2105 MHz
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
96
240+150%
L1 Cache
3 MB+300%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
60+150%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 Ryzen 7 6800H lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 Ryzen 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
272 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 74% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP
115W-54%
250W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+776%
19.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 33.1% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 169.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP
$299
$200-33%
Performance per Dollar
65.4+169%
24.3
Codename
AD107
Navi 21
Release
May 18 2023
October 28 2020
Ranking
#84
#65