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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700M across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌25.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 135W.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

✅7.2% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅66.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 135W instead of 170W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅7.2% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅66.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 135W instead of 170W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700M across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌25.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 135W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6700M better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 6700M averages 7.2% more FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,170 vs 13,525 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 6700M is the overall package: you are getting FSR 3 + AFMF, plus much lower power draw (135W vs 170W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 10 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6700M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Radeon RX 6700M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6700M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 7.2% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Radeon RX 6700M?

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 and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6700M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6700M currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark and 7.2% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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 6700M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low	109 FPS	164 FPS
medium	98 FPS	146 FPS
high	84 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	138 FPS
medium	83 FPS	112 FPS
high	70 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	84 FPS
medium	43 FPS	70 FPS
high	30 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low	357 FPS	392 FPS
medium	310 FPS	329 FPS
high	248 FPS	269 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	255 FPS
medium	190 FPS	213 FPS
high	154 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	120 FPS
medium	89 FPS	103 FPS
high	72 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low	593 FPS	609 FPS
medium	474 FPS	487 FPS
high	395 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	456 FPS
medium	356 FPS	365 FPS
high	296 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	228 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	304 FPS
medium	237 FPS	243 FPS
high	198 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	152 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
1080p
low	565 FPS	609 FPS
medium	474 FPS	487 FPS
high	395 FPS	406 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	304 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	456 FPS
medium	356 FPS	365 FPS
high	296 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	228 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	291 FPS
medium	237 FPS	243 FPS
high	198 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	152 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 6700M

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 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 and the Radeon RX 6700M reaches 13,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score	13,170	13,525+3%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+15%	11.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2400 MHz+35%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	36+29%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6700M 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 6700M
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700M has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700M offers 66.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 160-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	10 GB+67%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+5%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+20%	160-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). 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 RX 6700M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6700M
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 RX 6700M's 135W — a 23% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.