GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

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

✅+1993.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $119 MSRP).

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($119 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (629 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025

Why buy it

✅+1993.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($119 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $119 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (629 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 629 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is a 2025 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 1993.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 $119 MSRP, and you are getting 1993.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B 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 R7 PRO A10-9700B still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $119 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU currently gives you 1993.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	109 FPS	28 FPS
medium	98 FPS	23 FPS
high	84 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	21 FPS
medium	83 FPS	17 FPS
high	70 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	14 FPS
medium	43 FPS	11 FPS
high	30 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	7 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	351 FPS	28 FPS
medium	307 FPS	23 FPS
high	246 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	21 FPS
medium	195 FPS	17 FPS
high	159 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	14 FPS
medium	93 FPS	11 FPS
high	77 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	593 FPS	28 FPS
medium	474 FPS	23 FPS
high	395 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	21 FPS
medium	356 FPS	17 FPS
high	296 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	14 FPS
medium	237 FPS	11 FPS
high	198 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	7 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	519 FPS	28 FPS
medium	439 FPS	23 FPS
high	376 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	21 FPS
medium	356 FPS	17 FPS
high	296 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	14 FPS
medium	237 FPS	11 FPS
high	198 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	7 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 R7 PRO A10-9700B

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 629 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 1993.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 64 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) with 112 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
G3D Mark Score	13,170+1994%	629
Architecture	Ampere	Bristol Ridge
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+276%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2920 MHz+64%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	64+129%
Tensor Cores	112	128+14%

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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 R7 PRO A10-9700B relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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 R7 PRO A10-9700B has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B'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 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.