GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017Core: 1400 MHzBoost: 1500 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

  • +344% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,403 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).
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 4,403 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is a 2017 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 2017, 344.0% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 344.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 an unclear 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low167 FPS139 FPS
medium152 FPS129 FPS
high134 FPS106 FPS
ultra115 FPS81 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS118 FPS
medium114 FPS102 FPS
high99 FPS82 FPS
ultra90 FPS64 FPS
4K
low86 FPS55 FPS
medium74 FPS48 FPS
high62 FPS38 FPS
ultra55 FPS34 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low392 FPS198 FPS
medium334 FPS159 FPS
high268 FPS132 FPS
ultra211 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS137 FPS
medium209 FPS111 FPS
high169 FPS92 FPS
ultra137 FPS70 FPS
4K
low119 FPS60 FPS
medium98 FPS50 FPS
high82 FPS48 FPS
ultra63 FPS40 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low812 FPS198 FPS
medium642 FPS159 FPS
high551 FPS132 FPS
ultra440 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS149 FPS
medium443 FPS119 FPS
high379 FPS99 FPS
ultra329 FPS74 FPS
4K
low365 FPS99 FPS
medium297 FPS79 FPS
high234 FPS66 FPS
ultra186 FPS50 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low746 FPS198 FPS
medium613 FPS159 FPS
high536 FPS132 FPS
ultra440 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS149 FPS
medium486 FPS119 FPS
high421 FPS99 FPS
ultra330 FPS74 FPS
4K
low358 FPS99 FPS
medium308 FPS79 FPS
high285 FPS66 FPS
ultra220 FPS50 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 4,403 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 344%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score
19,548+344%
4,403
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 5.0
Process Node
5 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
3072
4096 ×2+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+23%
12.29 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+64%
1500 MHz
ROPs
48
64 ×2+33%
TMUs
96
256 ×2+167%
L1 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB

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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
TDP
115W-62%
300W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+1056%
14.7
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
MSRP
$299
Codename
AD107
Vega 10
Release
May 18 2023
June 27 2017
Ranking
#84
#474