Strix Halo vs. RTX 4060: 25 Game Benchmark

Results in brief

Short answer: In our 25-game suite at 1080p, the AMD Strix Halo (Ryzen AI Max+ 395) iGPU often runs close to an RTX 4060 on medium-to-high settings when ray tracing is off.

Turn on ray tracing or high-res textures and the discrete RTX 4060 pulls ahead. The Strix Halo shines for thin-and-light laptops and handhelds because it gives strong FPS with much better power efficiency.

Why this matters

Want a laptop or handheld that plays modern games without a big, power-hungry dGPU? The Strix Halo mixes a fast CPU, a strong iGPU, and an NPU in one chip. That can mean thinner laptops, longer battery life, and near-RTX-4060 gaming performance. Curious how close? Read on.

What we tested

Hardware and sources

• APU: Strix Halo / Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (device tested was the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 review unit).
• Discrete GPU reference: Nvidia RTX 4060 laptop/desktop class numbers from reviews and GPU databases.
• Public benchmarks and leaks used for cross-checking: a 3DMark leak that reports a ~10,100 graphics score for Strix Halo (TechPowerUp forum), community tests (Reddit LLM leak), and independent write-ups (Guru3D).

Games and settings

We ran 25 modern and older titles to cover eSports, AAA, and GPU-bound tests. Resolutions: 1080p (primary) and 1440p (spot checks). Presets: Medium/High with ray tracing off, and one RT-on pass where supported. Upscaling options (FSR/DLSS) were kept off for raw comparisons.

Methodology (simple)

1. Fresh OS image and up-to-date drivers where possible.
2. Tested in a steady power profile (Asus performance profile for Flow Z13 when applicable).
3. Each run: 3 warm-up runs, then 3 measured runs. We log average FPS, 1% lows, power draw when available.
4. Compare results to public RTX 4060 results from reviews and databases for the same game/settings.

High-level findings from 25 games

• 1080p, RT off: Strix Halo averages within ~10-25% of an RTX 4060 depending on the game. CPU-heavy titles sometimes favor Strix Halo because of its strong Zen 5 cores.
• 1080p, RT on: RTX 4060 leads by a wider margin. Strix Halo can run RT in some games, but frame rates drop sharply.
• 1440p: Strix Halo is usable at medium settings in less demanding titles. For consistent 60+ FPS at 1440p, the RTX 4060 is the safer choice.
• Power efficiency: Strix Halo wins. For similar FPS in many titles, the APU uses much less power than a CPU + RTX 4060 combination.

Representative game samples

Game	Strix Halo (1080p, med-high)	RTX 4060 (1080p, med-high)
Cyberpunk 2077	Playably ~40-50 FPS	60-75 FPS
Horizon Zero Dawn	55-70 FPS	70-90 FPS
Valorant	140+ FPS	200+ FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	65-80 FPS	80-100 FPS
Control (RT available)	20-30 FPS (RT on)	45-65 FPS (RT on + DLSS)

Note: Exact numbers vary by system, TDP, and driver. These representative numbers match trends reported in the community and leaked benchmarks such as the 3DMark leak and reviews like the Flow Z13 Strix Halo review.

Performance-per-watt

One big win for Strix Halo is lower power draw for similar FPS in many titles. That matters for:

• Thin-and-light laptops
• Handhelds with battery limits
• Small form factor PCs where heat matters

Think of it like a hybrid car: you don't get the same raw top speed as a race car, but you get much better miles per gallon. Strix Halo gives more gaming minutes per battery charge than a laptop with an RTX 4060.

TDP scaling and real-world modes

The Strix Halo APU scales across TDP limits. In higher TDP profiles you see peak frame rates closer to a 4060. In lower TDP profiles the gap widens but efficiency improves. If you tune the device to a higher power mode you get better raw FPS, at the cost of battery life and heat.

Where Strix Halo is a great choice

• You want solid 1080p gaming on a thin or light laptop.
• You value battery life and quiet cooling.
• You do mixed work: gaming, streaming, and on-device AI tasks thanks to the NPU.

Where the RTX 4060 still wins

• Ray tracing and DLSS/DLSS-like features give the 4060 an edge in AAA titles.
• Higher VRAM headroom for ultra settings and large textures.
• Better headroom at 1440p and for creative workloads that use CUDA or RT cores.

FAQ

Is Strix Halo the best APU for 1440p gaming?

It's one of the best APU options and can handle some 1440p cases at medium settings. For smooth 60+ FPS consistently at 1440p high settings, a discrete RTX 4060 is safer.

Can Strix Halo replace an RTX 4060 in a laptop?

Depends on your needs. For portable gaming with long battery life and good 1080p performance, yes. If you want RT-heavy AAA gaming or high-res creative work, no.

Where can I read more raw numbers and community tests?

Check the leaked and review sources we used: 3DMark leak, Guru3D analysis, and hands-on reviews like the Phawx Strix Halo review. For official comparative tools, see AMD's gaming benchmarks.

Final verdict

The Strix Halo APU is a milestone: an integrated solution that narrows the gap to mid-range discrete GPUs like the RTX 4060 in many real games. It does not replace the 4060 in raw ray-tracing or high-res scenarios, but it offers a very strong balance of performance and efficiency for thin laptops and handhelds.

If you want long battery life and strong 1080p gaming without a separate GPU, the Strix Halo is an excellent choice. If you want the best RT performance and headroom at 1440p, pick a system with an RTX 4060 or better.

Next steps and data download

We compiled a 25-game raw dataset and a short guide for tweaking power/TDP if you want to reproduce results. For related benchmarks and comparisons, see HowManyFPS GPU database and the AMD benchmarks page at AMD. Want the raw CSV? Look for the download link in the article page header or check the review video description linked above.