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

✅142.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 168.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅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 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌109.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 55W.

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 115W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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33.8% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Radeon 8040S

2025

Why buy it

✅142.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 168.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 24.4 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅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 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 115W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌109.1% higher power demand at 115W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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33.8% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon 8040S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 142.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 9,756 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon 8040S 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 100.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 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 $101 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 142.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 100.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 168.1%. Radeon 8040S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 115W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 8040S make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

Yes. Radeon 8040S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 115W), and staying closer to $400 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 100.4% higher G3D Mark and 142.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 168.1%.

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 8040S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	167 FPS	100 FPS
medium	152 FPS	90 FPS
high	134 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	91 FPS
medium	114 FPS	78 FPS
high	99 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	45 FPS
medium	74 FPS	41 FPS
high	62 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	392 FPS	135 FPS
medium	334 FPS	101 FPS
high	268 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	240 FPS	88 FPS
medium	209 FPS	59 FPS
high	169 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	40 FPS
medium	98 FPS	29 FPS
high	82 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	812 FPS	320 FPS
medium	642 FPS	274 FPS
high	551 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	165 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	235 FPS
medium	443 FPS	208 FPS
high	379 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	365 FPS	140 FPS
medium	297 FPS	122 FPS
high	234 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
1080p
low	746 FPS	242 FPS
medium	613 FPS	179 FPS
high	536 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	186 FPS
medium	486 FPS	140 FPS
high	421 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	358 FPS	90 FPS
medium	308 FPS	68 FPS
high	285 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	46 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon 8040S

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 8040S

The Radeon 8040S 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 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon 8040S's 9,756 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 100.4%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16 (Radeon 8040S) with 96 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	19,548+100%	9,756
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072+200%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	15.11 TFLOPS+164%	5.734 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2460 MHz	2800 MHz+14%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96+50%	64
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+50%	16

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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 8040S 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 8040S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
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 8040S has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	272 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	24 MB+200%	8 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 70.6% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060	Radeon 8040S
TDP	115W	55W-52%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	73°C-14%	85°C
Perf/Watt	170.0	177.4+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 25.3% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 168% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).