GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon PRO W6300

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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AMD

Radeon PRO W6300

2022Core: 1512 MHzBoost: 2040 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • +136.9% 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

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 27.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
  • 580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.

Radeon PRO W6300

2022

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,560 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 PRO W6300?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 5,560 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon PRO W6300 is a 2022 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 136.9% 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 $200 MSRP, and you are getting 136.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon PRO W6300 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 W6300 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
Is Radeon PRO W6300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon PRO W6300 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 $200 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
1080p
low109 FPS101 FPS
medium98 FPS89 FPS
high84 FPS75 FPS
ultra70 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS89 FPS
medium83 FPS75 FPS
high70 FPS61 FPS
ultra59 FPS51 FPS
4K
low48 FPS43 FPS
medium43 FPS40 FPS
high30 FPS29 FPS
ultra26 FPS26 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
1080p
low357 FPS160 FPS
medium310 FPS127 FPS
high248 FPS94 FPS
ultra195 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low221 FPS106 FPS
medium190 FPS81 FPS
high154 FPS60 FPS
ultra123 FPS44 FPS
4K
low108 FPS54 FPS
medium89 FPS41 FPS
high72 FPS32 FPS
ultra55 FPS21 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
1080p
low593 FPS250 FPS
medium474 FPS200 FPS
high395 FPS167 FPS
ultra296 FPS125 FPS
1440p
low444 FPS188 FPS
medium356 FPS150 FPS
high296 FPS125 FPS
ultra222 FPS94 FPS
4K
low296 FPS125 FPS
medium237 FPS100 FPS
high198 FPS83 FPS
ultra148 FPS56 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
1080p
low519 FPS250 FPS
medium439 FPS193 FPS
high376 FPS167 FPS
ultra296 FPS125 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS188 FPS
medium356 FPS144 FPS
high296 FPS125 FPS
ultra222 FPS94 FPS
4K
low277 FPS101 FPS
medium237 FPS75 FPS
high198 FPS65 FPS
ultra148 FPS49 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Radeon PRO W6300

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon PRO W6300

The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 5,560 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 136.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6300). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2040 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6300) with 112 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
G3D Mark Score
13,170+137%
5,560
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
3584+367%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+307%
3.133 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz
2040 MHz+15%
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
112+133%
48
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+1300%
0.25 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
28+133%
12

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 W6300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
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 W6300 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 25W — a 148.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon PRO W6300). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6300
TDP
170W
25W-85%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
77.5
222.4+187%