AMD Steam Machine GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single recorded benchmark result for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, while the AMD Steam Machine GPU has no benchmark entries. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. This result places the NVIDIA card at the 19th percentile among all GPUs in the database, meaning roughly four out of five recorded GPUs score higher. The AMD Steam Machine GPU holds a 50th percentile ranking, but this is based on the absence of recorded benchmark scores rather than measured performance data.

Comparing the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB to its nearest rivals in the database provides context for its score. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907, 0.2% behind. The NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2923, which is 0.3% ahead of the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 scores 2893, 0.7% behind. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB essentially sits in a tight cluster with these cards, with all deltas within a single percentage point.

Because the AMD Steam Machine GPU has no benchmark scores in the database, a direct head-to-head numerical comparison is impossible. The available data instead shows the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's measured result and its position relative to other NVIDIA parts. The AMD card's 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder based on its inclusion in the database without performance measurements, not a verified performance tier.

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's score of 2913 in Steel Nomad DX12 indicates it delivers a specific level of rasterization performance under that workload. The nearest rival data confirms the score is consistent with cards that are within 0.7% of its result. The spread between the highest and lowest rival scores (Quadro P600 at 2923 and RTX 4010 at 2893) is only 30 points, which is a 1.0% range. This clustering suggests the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's performance is well established in the database's measurement methodology.

For the AMD Steam Machine GPU, the lack of recorded benchmarks means no wins can be attributed to it in the head-to-head comparison. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has one recorded benchmark result, but with no AMD score to compare against, the win count remains zero for both cards in the head-to-head section.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB demonstrates a clear win in the single available benchmark test, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 workload, with a score of 2913. This result places it in the 19th percentile of all GPUs, which indicates it outperforms a portion of the database's tracked hardware. However, the percentile rank also shows that a majority of recorded GPUs score higher, positioning this card in the lower-to-mid range of the overall performance distribution.

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB also wins on the basis of having any measurable data at all. Its average benchmark score of 2913 provides a concrete reference point for comparison. The AMD Steam Machine GPU has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded test results rather than a literal performance of zero.

In terms of feature-based wins, the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB includes tensor cores (136) and dedicated ray tracing cores (34), which the AMD card also has (28 RT cores) but lacks tensor core hardware. The NVIDIA card's tensor cores enable workloads that rely on tensor operations, a category where the AMD card has no equivalent hardware per the database.

The AMD Steam Machine GPU wins in power efficiency metrics based on the recorded specifications. Its thermal design power (TDP) of 110 W is lower than the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's 160 W. The AMD card also uses no power connectors, while the NVIDIA card requires a 16-pin connector and a suggested 450 W power supply. These factors point to the AMD card being designed for lower system power draw, though no performance-per-watt benchmark data exists to quantify the trade-off.

The AMD Steam Machine GPU also wins on physical size. Its dimensions are 156 mm length, 152 mm height, and 162 mm width, while the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB measures 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The AMD card is shorter in length by 84 mm, which gives it an advantage in compact chassis installations. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is dual-slot, whereas the AMD card's slot width is not listed in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Steam Machine GPU is built on RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip and the codename "Hotpink Bonefish." The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB uses Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD106 chip. Both are manufactured by TSMC but on different process nodes: the AMD card uses a 6 nm process while the NVIDIA card uses a 5 nm process.

Transistor counts differ significantly. The AMD card contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 65.2 million per mm². The NVIDIA card packs 22,900 million transistors into a smaller 188 mm² die, achieving a density of 121.8 million per mm². The NVIDIA chip crams nearly 72% more transistors into roughly 8% less die area.

Core configurations diverge substantially. The AMD Steam Machine GPU has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 64 raster output units (ROPs). The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has 4352 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The NVIDIA card has more than double the shading units (4352 vs 1792) and more TMUs (136 vs 112), but the AMD card has more ROPs (64 vs 48).

Ray tracing hardware exists on both cards. The AMD card has 28 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA card has 34. The NVIDIA card also includes 136 tensor cores, a feature entirely absent from the AMD card's specification sheet. This means the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB supports tensor-based features that the AMD card cannot accelerate with dedicated hardware.

Clock speeds favor the NVIDIA card. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz. The AMD card has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a boost clock of 2450 MHz, and a game clock of 2250 MHz. The NVIDIA card's base clock is 590 MHz higher, and its boost clock is 85 MHz higher. Memory clocks are identical at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective data rate.

Both cards use 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding the same 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth. The memory subsystem is a point of parity between the two products. The AMD card's memory operates at the same effective speed as the NVIDIA card's memory.

Compute throughput metrics show the NVIDIA card ahead. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers 22.06 TFLOPS FP32 and 22.06 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). The AMD card delivers 17.56 TFLOPS FP32 and 17.56 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). The NVIDIA card provides roughly 26% more FP32 throughput. Texture and pixel rates split the difference: the AMD card has a higher pixel rate (156.8 GPixel/s vs 121.7 GPixel/s) due to its extra ROPs, while the NVIDIA card has a higher texture rate (344.8 GTexel/s vs 274.4 GTexel/s) due to its additional TMUs.

API support is identical across DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 for both cards. Display outputs differ: the AMD card has one HDMI 2.1a and one DisplayPort 2.1, while the NVIDIA card has one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a ports. The AMD card uses no external power connector, whereas the NVIDIA card requires a 16-pin connector and a 450 W suggested power supply.

The Verdict

Choosing between these two GPUs requires different decision frameworks because the database contains asymmetric data. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has a recorded benchmark score of 2913 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, putting it at the 19th percentile. The AMD Steam Machine GPU has no benchmark scores, so its performance class cannot be verified from the database. Any user who requires measured performance data should select the NVIDIA card, as it is the only one with a confirmed score.

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the appropriate choice for workloads that benefit from tensor cores, which the AMD card lacks entirely. Its 136 tensor cores and 34 RT cores provide dedicated hardware for tensor-based and ray tracing workloads. The AMD card has 28 RT cores but no tensor hardware. The NVIDIA card also delivers higher FP32 throughput at 22.06 TFLOPS versus 17.56 TFLOPS, which translates to roughly 26% more raw compute in shader-bound scenarios.

The AMD Steam Machine GPU suits applications where power draw and physical footprint are the primary constraints. Its 110 W TDP is 50 W lower than the NVIDIA card's 160 W TDP, and it requires no external power connector. Its 156 mm length is 84 mm shorter than the NVIDIA card's 240 mm length, making it easier to fit in compact enclosures. The AMD card also has a higher pixel fill rate at 156.8 GPixel/s versus 121.7 GPixel/s, which could benefit certain fill-rate-limited scenarios despite the lower overall compute throughput.

The production statuses differ as well. The AMD Steam Machine GPU is listed as active production, while the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is end-of-life. The NVIDIA card's release date is 2023-05-17, and it has a successor in the GeForce 50 series. The AMD card has a release date of 2026-06-28 and no successor listed. For long-term availability, the AMD card is currently in production, while the NVIDIA card has been discontinued.

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has a launch MSRP of 399 USD. The AMD Steam Machine GPU has no listed launch MSRP, indicating it may not have been sold as a standalone retail product. The NVIDIA card's predecessor is the GeForce 30 series, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series, giving it a clear generational lineage. The AMD card's generation is described as "Console GPU (Valve)," suggesting a different distribution channel.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Steam Machine GPU have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the AMD Steam Machine GPU has no recorded benchmark results. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no entries in the benchmarks field.

Q: What is the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB sits at the 19th percentile among all GPUs in the database, based on its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913, which is 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB's score of 2907 in the same test.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has 4352 shading units, while the AMD Steam Machine GPU has 1792 shading units. The NVIDIA card has more than double the shading units.

Q: Do both cards use the same memory configuration?

A: Yes, both cards use 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and an 18 Gbps effective data rate.

Q: Which card requires a power connector?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB requires one 16-pin power connector and has a suggested 450 W power supply. The AMD Steam Machine GPU has no power connectors listed.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Steam Machine GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | Navi 33 | AD106 |

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |

| Process node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 22,900 million |

| Die size | 204 mm² | 188 mm² |

| Transistor density | 65.2M / mm² | 121.8M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1720 MHz | 2310 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2450 MHz | 2535 MHz |

| Shading units | 1792 | 4352 |

| TMUs | 112 | 136 |

| ROPs | 64 | 48 |

| RT cores | 28 | 34 |

| Tensor cores | None | 136 |

| Pixel rate | 156.8 GPixel/s | 121.7 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 274.4 GTexel/s | 344.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 17.56 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 17.56 TFLOPS (1:1) | 22.06 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 110 W | 160 W |

| Power connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 450 W |

| Bus interface | Not listed | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 1x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Length | 156 mm | 240 mm |

| Height | 152 mm | 111 mm |

| Width | 162 mm | 40 mm |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2026-06-28 | 2023-05-17 |

| Predecessor | None | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | None | GeForce 50 |

| Launch MSRP | None | 399 USD |

| Percentile | 50 | 19 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 2913 |