GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6300

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6300 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6300: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅156.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 88.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
❌385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.

Radeon RX 6300

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 88.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 156.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 147.6% in PassMark G3D (13,170 vs 5,319), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM and 28 vs 12 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 6300 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon RX 6300 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6300 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 6300

The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon RX 6300's 5,319 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 147.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (Radeon RX 6300) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6300
G3D Mark Score	13,170+148%	5,319
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+367%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+246%	3.686 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2400 MHz+35%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 6300 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6300
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6300 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) — a 425% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and 32-bit on the Radeon RX 6300. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6300
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+425%	64 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+500%	32-bit
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 RX 6300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6300
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
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 RX 6300). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6300
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.