GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon 680M

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 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+243.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,836 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅+243.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,836 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon 680M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 3,836 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 680M is a 2023 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 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 243.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution 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 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 243.3% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon 680M still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 680M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon 680M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 170W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU currently gives you 243.3% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	109 FPS	127 FPS
medium	98 FPS	113 FPS
high	84 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	111 FPS
medium	83 FPS	93 FPS
high	70 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	47 FPS
medium	43 FPS	44 FPS
high	30 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	357 FPS	161 FPS
medium	310 FPS	128 FPS
high	248 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	107 FPS
medium	190 FPS	82 FPS
high	154 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	54 FPS
medium	89 FPS	43 FPS
high	72 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	593 FPS	173 FPS
medium	474 FPS	138 FPS
high	395 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	129 FPS
medium	356 FPS	104 FPS
high	296 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	86 FPS
medium	237 FPS	69 FPS
high	198 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	565 FPS	173 FPS
medium	474 FPS	138 FPS
high	395 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	129 FPS
medium	356 FPS	104 FPS
high	296 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	86 FPS
medium	237 FPS	69 FPS
high	198 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	43 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Radeon 680M

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Radeon 680M

The Radeon 680M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,836 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon 680M's 3,836 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 243.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Radeon 680M) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
G3D Mark Score	13,170+243%	3,836
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+367%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+277%	3.379 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2200 MHz+24%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+1300%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+133%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 680M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 680M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon 680M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.1 (Radeon 680M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 680M
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.1
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.1
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.