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

✅+383.7% 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

❌385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,723 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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Pro 450

2016

Why buy it

✅+383.7% 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 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,723 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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Pro 450?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 2,723 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 450 is a 2016 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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016, 383.7% 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 383.7% 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 Pro 450 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Pro 450 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 450 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Pro 450 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	109 FPS	37 FPS
medium	98 FPS	22 FPS
high	84 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	25 FPS
medium	83 FPS	15 FPS
high	70 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	9 FPS
medium	43 FPS	6 FPS
high	30 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	351 FPS	45 FPS
medium	307 FPS	24 FPS
high	246 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	20 FPS
medium	195 FPS	12 FPS
high	159 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	6 FPS
medium	93 FPS	4 FPS
high	77 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	593 FPS	123 FPS
medium	474 FPS	98 FPS
high	395 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	92 FPS
medium	356 FPS	74 FPS
high	296 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	61 FPS
medium	237 FPS	49 FPS
high	198 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
1080p
low	519 FPS	123 FPS
medium	439 FPS	98 FPS
high	376 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	92 FPS
medium	356 FPS	74 FPS
high	296 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	59 FPS
medium	237 FPS	44 FPS
high	198 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	25 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 Pro 450

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 Pro 450

The Radeon Pro 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,723 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Pro 450's 2,723 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 383.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 450 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 640 (Radeon Pro 450). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 450).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
G3D Mark Score	13,170+384%	2,723
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+460%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+1144%	1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+180%	40
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+2088%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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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 Pro 450 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
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 Pro 450 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 450) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 450). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro 450
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro 450's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 450). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.