GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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VS
AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 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

  • +225.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $301 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 552.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $600 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

  • 15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,012 vs 19,548).
  • 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.
  • 100.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $600 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 6,012 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is a 2022 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 2022, 225.1% 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 $301 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 225.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 552.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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 $600 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 6800HS
1080p
low167 FPS126 FPS
medium152 FPS113 FPS
high134 FPS98 FPS
ultra115 FPS83 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS108 FPS
medium114 FPS92 FPS
high99 FPS80 FPS
ultra90 FPS71 FPS
4K
low86 FPS58 FPS
medium74 FPS52 FPS
high62 FPS45 FPS
ultra55 FPS40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low392 FPS271 FPS
medium334 FPS216 FPS
high268 FPS178 FPS
ultra211 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS179 FPS
medium209 FPS148 FPS
high169 FPS118 FPS
ultra137 FPS95 FPS
4K
low119 FPS96 FPS
medium98 FPS79 FPS
high82 FPS67 FPS
ultra63 FPS51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low812 FPS271 FPS
medium642 FPS216 FPS
high551 FPS180 FPS
ultra440 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS203 FPS
medium443 FPS162 FPS
high379 FPS135 FPS
ultra329 FPS101 FPS
4K
low365 FPS135 FPS
medium297 FPS108 FPS
high234 FPS90 FPS
ultra186 FPS68 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low746 FPS271 FPS
medium613 FPS216 FPS
high536 FPS180 FPS
ultra440 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS203 FPS
medium486 FPS162 FPS
high421 FPS135 FPS
ultra330 FPS101 FPS
4K
low358 FPS129 FPS
medium308 FPS102 FPS
high285 FPS90 FPS
ultra220 FPS68 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

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 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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: 6,012 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 6,012 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 225.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 32 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) with 96 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score
19,548+225%
6,012
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072+50%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+76%
8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+17%
2100 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
96
128+33%
L1 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
24 MB+1100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
32+33%

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 6800HS 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 6800HS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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 6800HS 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 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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+1100%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 14% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP
115W
100W-13%
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+183%
60.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 50.2% less ($301 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 554% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP
$299-50%
$600
Performance per Dollar
65.4+554%
10.0
Codename
AD107
Navi 23
Release
May 18 2023
January 4 2022
Ranking
#84
#135