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

✅22.6% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 205W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 14,380).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 18.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

✅+9.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌20.6% higher power demand at 205W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

✅22.6% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 205W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+9.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 14,380).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 18.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌20.6% higher power demand at 205W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Pro W5700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.6% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data, 9.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2019, 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 2019 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 $799 MSRP, and you are getting 22.6% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,170 vs 14,380). Radeon Pro W5700 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 W5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $799 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 W5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	109 FPS	150 FPS
medium	98 FPS	132 FPS
high	84 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	127 FPS
medium	83 FPS	104 FPS
high	70 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	74 FPS
medium	43 FPS	62 FPS
high	30 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	357 FPS	226 FPS
medium	310 FPS	190 FPS
high	248 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	146 FPS
medium	190 FPS	122 FPS
high	154 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	78 FPS
medium	89 FPS	66 FPS
high	72 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	593 FPS	647 FPS
medium	474 FPS	518 FPS
high	395 FPS	431 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	485 FPS
medium	356 FPS	388 FPS
high	296 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	243 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	324 FPS
medium	237 FPS	259 FPS
high	198 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	162 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	519 FPS	332 FPS
medium	439 FPS	284 FPS
high	376 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	275 FPS
medium	356 FPS	236 FPS
high	296 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	147 FPS
medium	237 FPS	116 FPS
high	198 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	84 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 W5700

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 W5700

The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Pro W5700's 14,380 — the Radeon Pro W5700 leads by 9.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1930 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
G3D Mark Score	13,170	14,380+9%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+43%	8.893 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1930 MHz+9%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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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 W5700 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 W5700
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 W5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700) — the Radeon Pro W5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro W5700's 205W — a 18.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5700). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700
TDP	170W-17%	205W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+11%	70.1