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

✅+47.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌36% higher power demand at 170W vs 125W.

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 125W instead of 170W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,913 vs 13,170).
❌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 Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅+47.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 22.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 125W instead of 170W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 22.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌36% higher power demand at 170W vs 125W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,913 vs 13,170).
❌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 Pro W5500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 47.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2020, 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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, 47.8% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $399 MSRP, and you are getting 47.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5500 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 Pro W5500 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W5500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500 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 $399 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 W5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	109 FPS	132 FPS
medium	98 FPS	113 FPS
high	84 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	116 FPS
medium	83 FPS	97 FPS
high	70 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	41 FPS
medium	43 FPS	37 FPS
high	30 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	357 FPS	145 FPS
medium	310 FPS	110 FPS
high	248 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	96 FPS
medium	190 FPS	64 FPS
high	154 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	43 FPS
medium	89 FPS	32 FPS
high	72 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	593 FPS	401 FPS
medium	474 FPS	321 FPS
high	395 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	201 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	301 FPS
medium	356 FPS	241 FPS
high	296 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	201 FPS
medium	237 FPS	160 FPS
high	198 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	100 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	565 FPS	227 FPS
medium	474 FPS	196 FPS
high	395 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	172 FPS
medium	356 FPS	151 FPS
high	296 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	91 FPS
medium	237 FPS	75 FPS
high	198 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	47 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 W5500

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 W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 8,913 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 47.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	13,170+48%	8,913
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+155%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+223%	3.942 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+27%	1400 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+27%	88
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 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 W5500 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 W5500
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 W5500 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 30.5% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.