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 295W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7900 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅91.1% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌73.5% higher power demand at 295W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon PRO W7900

2023

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 295W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅91.1% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7900 across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7900 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌73.5% higher power demand at 295W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7900 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7900 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon PRO W7900 averages 91.1% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 28,211 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W7900 is a 2023 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon PRO W7900 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 114.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020). 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?

Radeon PRO W7900 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon PRO W7900 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $3,999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 91.1% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 114.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon PRO W7900 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 W7900 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	109 FPS	262 FPS
medium	98 FPS	242 FPS
high	84 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	246 FPS
medium	83 FPS	205 FPS
high	70 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	174 FPS
medium	43 FPS	145 FPS
high	30 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	357 FPS	813 FPS
medium	310 FPS	639 FPS
high	248 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	405 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	617 FPS
medium	190 FPS	495 FPS
high	154 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	307 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	320 FPS
medium	89 FPS	256 FPS
high	72 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	191 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	593 FPS	945 FPS
medium	474 FPS	775 FPS
high	395 FPS	690 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	595 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	714 FPS
medium	356 FPS	587 FPS
high	296 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	498 FPS
medium	237 FPS	412 FPS
high	198 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	292 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
1080p
low	519 FPS	946 FPS
medium	439 FPS	801 FPS
high	376 FPS	714 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	621 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	714 FPS
medium	356 FPS	604 FPS
high	296 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	456 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	505 FPS
medium	237 FPS	437 FPS
high	198 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	317 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 W7900

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 W7900

The Radeon PRO W7900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,211 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 28,211 — the Radeon PRO W7900 leads by 114.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7900 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (Radeon PRO W7900). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7900). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2495 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 96 (Radeon PRO W7900) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
G3D Mark Score	13,170	28,211+114%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	6144+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	61.32 TFLOPS+381%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2495 MHz+40%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	112	384+243%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+17%	3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	96+243%

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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 W7900 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 W7900
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 W7900 has 48 GB. The Radeon PRO W7900 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7900) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7900. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7900) — the Radeon PRO W7900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	48 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	864 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7900). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7900). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7900).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon PRO W7900's 295W — a 53.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 750W (Radeon PRO W7900). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon PRO W7900
TDP	170W-42%	295W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	3
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	95.6+23%