GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon PRO W6400

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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AMD

Radeon PRO W6400

2022Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2331 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

  • +56.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 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 36.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
  • 240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Radeon PRO W6400

2022

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,428 vs 13,170).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 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 W6400?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 56.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM.
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 56.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 $229 MSRP, and you are getting 56.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon PRO W6400 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 W6400 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
Is Radeon PRO W6400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon PRO W6400 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 $229 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 W6400
1080p
low109 FPS107 FPS
medium98 FPS95 FPS
high84 FPS81 FPS
ultra70 FPS67 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS95 FPS
medium83 FPS80 FPS
high70 FPS67 FPS
ultra59 FPS56 FPS
4K
low48 FPS45 FPS
medium43 FPS42 FPS
high30 FPS31 FPS
ultra26 FPS28 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
1080p
low357 FPS165 FPS
medium310 FPS130 FPS
high248 FPS97 FPS
ultra195 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low221 FPS108 FPS
medium190 FPS85 FPS
high154 FPS64 FPS
ultra123 FPS45 FPS
4K
low108 FPS56 FPS
medium89 FPS44 FPS
high72 FPS35 FPS
ultra55 FPS22 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
1080p
low593 FPS333 FPS
medium474 FPS292 FPS
high395 FPS212 FPS
ultra296 FPS173 FPS
1440p
low444 FPS235 FPS
medium356 FPS211 FPS
high296 FPS158 FPS
ultra222 FPS123 FPS
4K
low296 FPS137 FPS
medium237 FPS124 FPS
high198 FPS85 FPS
ultra148 FPS56 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
1080p
low519 FPS285 FPS
medium439 FPS206 FPS
high376 FPS180 FPS
ultra296 FPS146 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS210 FPS
medium356 FPS149 FPS
high296 FPS132 FPS
ultra222 FPS104 FPS
4K
low277 FPS105 FPS
medium237 FPS76 FPS
high198 FPS67 FPS
ultra148 FPS51 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Radeon PRO W6400

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 W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 8,428 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 56.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2331 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Radeon PRO W6400) with 112 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
G3D Mark Score
13,170+56%
8,428
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
3584+367%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+256%
3.58 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz
2331 MHz+31%
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 W6400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
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 W6400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% 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 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
3 MB+200%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6400
TDP
170W
50W-71%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
77.5
168.6+118%