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

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅49.8% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Why buy it

✅49.8% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W6900X better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6900X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 49.8% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data, 32.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2022, 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 2021 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?

Radeon Pro W6900X is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon Pro W6900X is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $6,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 49.8% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 32.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 300W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Radeon Pro W6900X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 300W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro W6900X. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro W6900X currently gives you 32.2% higher G3D Mark and 49.8% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 W6900X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	109 FPS	258 FPS
medium	98 FPS	235 FPS
high	84 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	242 FPS
medium	83 FPS	200 FPS
high	70 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	171 FPS
medium	43 FPS	143 FPS
high	30 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	95 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	357 FPS	564 FPS
medium	310 FPS	467 FPS
high	248 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	370 FPS
medium	190 FPS	303 FPS
high	154 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	160 FPS
medium	89 FPS	135 FPS
high	72 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	88 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	593 FPS	784 FPS
medium	474 FPS	627 FPS
high	395 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	588 FPS
medium	356 FPS	470 FPS
high	296 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	392 FPS
medium	237 FPS	313 FPS
high	198 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	196 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
1080p
low	565 FPS	684 FPS
medium	474 FPS	565 FPS
high	395 FPS	494 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	392 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	561 FPS
medium	356 FPS	468 FPS
high	296 FPS	392 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	294 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	363 FPS
medium	237 FPS	313 FPS
high	198 FPS	261 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	196 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 W6900X

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 W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 17,413 — the Radeon Pro W6900X leads by 32.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 22.02 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2150 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 80 (Radeon Pro W6900X) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score	13,170	17,413+32%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	5120+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	22.02 TFLOPS+73%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2150 MHz+21%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	320+186%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+250%	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	80+186%

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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 W6900X 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 W6900X
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 W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 433.3% 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 W6900X) — the Radeon Pro W6900X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
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 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). 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 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W6900X
TDP	170W-43%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	120mm
Slots	—	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+34%	58.0