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

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅38.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon AI PRO R9700

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Why buy it

✅38.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon AI PRO R9700 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon AI PRO R9700 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon AI PRO R9700 averages 38.0% more FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,589 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon AI PRO R9700 is a 2025 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2022, 117.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020). 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?

Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon AI PRO R9700 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $1,299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 38.0% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 117.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon AI PRO R9700 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	109 FPS	222 FPS
medium	98 FPS	206 FPS
high	84 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	201 FPS
medium	83 FPS	170 FPS
high	70 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	136 FPS
medium	43 FPS	115 FPS
high	30 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	86 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	357 FPS	572 FPS
medium	310 FPS	452 FPS
high	248 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	405 FPS
medium	190 FPS	324 FPS
high	154 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	207 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	205 FPS
medium	89 FPS	170 FPS
high	72 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	593 FPS	911 FPS
medium	474 FPS	755 FPS
high	395 FPS	672 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	574 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	701 FPS
medium	356 FPS	576 FPS
high	296 FPS	501 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	492 FPS
medium	237 FPS	406 FPS
high	198 FPS	348 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
1080p
low	519 FPS	812 FPS
medium	439 FPS	706 FPS
high	376 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	558 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	639 FPS
medium	356 FPS	555 FPS
high	296 FPS	486 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	426 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	424 FPS
medium	237 FPS	376 FPS
high	198 FPS	341 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	297 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 AI PRO R9700

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 AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 117.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 112 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
G3D Mark Score	13,170	28,589+117%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+276%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2920 MHz+64%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	64+129%
Tensor Cores	112	128+14%

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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 AI PRO R9700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
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 AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
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 AI PRO R9700). 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 AI PRO R9700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 5.0
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 AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon AI PRO R9700
TDP	170W-43%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	95.3+23%