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

✅19.0% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 14,296).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 37.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅+8.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅19.0% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅+8.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 14,296).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 37.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $379 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon RX 5700?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 19.0% more FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,170 vs 14,296 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution.

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 2019 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 19.0% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,170 vs 14,296). Radeon RX 5700 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 RX 5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $379 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	109 FPS	149 FPS
medium	98 FPS	132 FPS
high	84 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	129 FPS
medium	83 FPS	105 FPS
high	70 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	76 FPS
medium	43 FPS	64 FPS
high	30 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	357 FPS	262 FPS
medium	310 FPS	220 FPS
high	248 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	159 FPS
medium	190 FPS	133 FPS
high	154 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	87 FPS
medium	89 FPS	73 FPS
high	72 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	593 FPS	643 FPS
medium	474 FPS	515 FPS
high	395 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	482 FPS
medium	356 FPS	386 FPS
high	296 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	322 FPS
medium	237 FPS	257 FPS
high	198 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	565 FPS	427 FPS
medium	474 FPS	358 FPS
high	395 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	357 FPS
medium	356 FPS	302 FPS
high	296 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	193 FPS
medium	237 FPS	155 FPS
high	198 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	115 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 RX 5700

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 RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon RX 5700's 14,296 — the Radeon RX 5700 leads by 8.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	13,170	14,296+9%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+60%	7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+3%	1725 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
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 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5700's 180W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	170W-6%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	270mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	79.4+2%