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

✅39.9% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 17,989).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌209.1% higher power demand at 170W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅+36.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 170W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown 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 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅39.9% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅+36.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 55W instead of 170W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 17,989).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌209.1% higher power demand at 170W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown 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 8060S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39.9% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data, 36.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 $800 MSRP, and you are getting 39.9% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,170 vs 17,989). Radeon 8060S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. 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 8060S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 8060S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon 8060S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 170W), and staying closer to $800 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 a lower G3D Mark (13,170 vs 17,989) and 39.9% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon 8060S still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 8060S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	109 FPS	127 FPS
medium	98 FPS	117 FPS
high	84 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	108 FPS
medium	83 FPS	93 FPS
high	70 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	59 FPS
medium	43 FPS	52 FPS
high	30 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	357 FPS	334 FPS
medium	310 FPS	270 FPS
high	248 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	230 FPS
medium	190 FPS	185 FPS
high	154 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	94 FPS
medium	89 FPS	78 FPS
high	72 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	593 FPS	469 FPS
medium	474 FPS	401 FPS
high	395 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	282 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	342 FPS
medium	356 FPS	293 FPS
high	296 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	223 FPS
medium	237 FPS	184 FPS
high	198 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	112 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	565 FPS	308 FPS
medium	474 FPS	240 FPS
high	395 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	234 FPS
medium	356 FPS	189 FPS
high	296 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	136 FPS
medium	237 FPS	117 FPS
high	198 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	79 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 8060S

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 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon 8060S's 17,989 — the Radeon 8060S leads by 36.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	13,170	17,989+37%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2900 MHz+63%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	40+43%

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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 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
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 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 8060S
TDP	170W	55W-68%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	327.1+322%