GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080vsRadeon RX 9060

The GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end graphics card for gamers and creators who want top-tier performance at 4K, while the Radeon RX 9060 is a budget-friendly option for 1080p gaming and light workloads.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
16 GB · 320W
VS
AMD Radeon RX 9060
8 GB · 132W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

83score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
9,728
Boost Clock
2505 MHz

As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

AMD

Radeon RX 9060

RDNA 4.0 · TSMC 4 nm · 2025

42score
3.7/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
8 GB
TDP
132W
Shaders
1,792
Boost Clock
2990 MHz

As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 4080Winner
83
RX 9060
42
RTX 4080 leads by 97.6% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#57RX 7650 GRE43
#58RX 906042
#59RX 7600 XT42
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 4080RX 9060
General
Process Node5 nm4 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s322.3 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,7281,792
TMUs304112
ROPs11264
Boost Clock2505 MHz2990 MHz
FP3248.74 TF21.43 TF
Power
TDP320132
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 wins overall with much higher performance and more memory, easily outpacing the Radeon RX 9060 for demanding gaming and creative work.

Best value

For budget-focused buyers, the Radeon RX 9060 is the smarter pick due to its lower power draw and cost savings.

When the other wins

If you need an energy-efficient card for light 1080p gaming or a compact build, the Radeon RX 9060 is the right choice.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 better than the RX 9060?

Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 42 out of 100), so it leads the RX 9060 in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RX 9060?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 98% faster than the RX 9060 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4080 or the RX 9060?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RX 9060 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.