GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon 820M

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

✅+514.6% 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

❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

Radeon 820M

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,143 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 820M

2024

Why buy it

✅+514.6% 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 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3+ (2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,143 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 820M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 2,143 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 820M is a 2024 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 514.6% 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 514.6% 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 820M still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon 820M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon 820M 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 (30W 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 514.6% 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 820M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	109 FPS	68 FPS
medium	98 FPS	56 FPS
high	84 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	28 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	53 FPS
medium	83 FPS	44 FPS
high	70 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	23 FPS
medium	43 FPS	22 FPS
high	30 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	357 FPS	96 FPS
medium	310 FPS	77 FPS
high	248 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	72 FPS
medium	190 FPS	51 FPS
high	154 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	39 FPS
medium	89 FPS	26 FPS
high	72 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	593 FPS	96 FPS
medium	474 FPS	77 FPS
high	395 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	72 FPS
medium	356 FPS	58 FPS
high	296 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	48 FPS
medium	237 FPS	39 FPS
high	198 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	24 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
1080p
low	565 FPS	96 FPS
medium	474 FPS	77 FPS
high	395 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	72 FPS
medium	356 FPS	58 FPS
high	296 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	48 FPS
medium	237 FPS	39 FPS
high	198 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	24 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 820M

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 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon 820M's 2,143 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 514.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3+, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 128 (Radeon 820M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
G3D Mark Score	13,170+515%	2,143
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3+
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584+2700%	128
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2900 MHz+63%

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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 820M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
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 820M 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon 820M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon 820M
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon 820M's 30W — a 140% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon 820M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.