GeForce RTX 4060
Ada · 8 GB GDDR6 · 115 W
Radeon RX 6800
RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6 · 250 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 4060 lands at 78 and Radeon RX 6800 at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 4060 if…
- ✓Low power
- ✓DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
- ✓Affordable entry to RT
Pick Radeon RX 6800 if…
- ✓More VRAM at price tier
- ✓FSR support
- ✓Driver open-source on Linux
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
Radeon RX 6800Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Radeon RX 6800 leads on raster (78 vs 72).
Ray tracing
GeForce RTX 4060RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on rt (76 vs 68).
AI workloads
GeForce RTX 4060Local inference, upscaling, generative tools
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on ai (84 vs 63).
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 4060Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 4060 leads on efficiency (92 vs 76).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 4060Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 4060 more score per dollar ($299 vs $579).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada | RDNA 2 |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit | — |
| TBP | 115 W | 250 W |
| Release year | — | 2020 |
GeForce RTX 4060
- +Low power
- +DLSS 3.5 / Frame Gen
- +Affordable entry to RT
- −8 GB VRAM in 2025 is tight
- −128-bit bus limits 1440p
- −Only minor uplift over 3060
Radeon RX 6800
- +More VRAM at price tier
- +FSR support
- +Driver open-source on Linux
- −RT trails NVIDIA
- −AI ecosystem smaller
- −Driver day-0 bugs
FAQ: GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon RX 6800
Which is better, GeForce RTX 4060 or Radeon RX 6800? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 4060 worth the price? +
At $299, GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Radeon RX 6800 worth the price? +
At $579, Radeon RX 6800 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 4060 or Radeon RX 6800 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4060 or Radeon RX 6800? +
Radeon RX 6800 — leads on raster (78 vs 72). Traditional rendering throughput at high resolution.
Which is better for ray tracing, GeForce RTX 4060 or Radeon RX 6800? +
GeForce RTX 4060 — leads on rt (76 vs 68). RT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting.