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 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $579 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅44.1% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon RX 6800

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅44.1% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($579 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $579 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.1% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data, 67.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2020 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

Radeon RX 6800 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 6800 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $579 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 44.1% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and 67.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Radeon RX 6800?

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, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800 currently gives you 67.5% higher G3D Mark and 44.1% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	109 FPS	221 FPS
medium	98 FPS	203 FPS
high	84 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	200 FPS
medium	83 FPS	167 FPS
high	70 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	135 FPS
medium	43 FPS	114 FPS
high	30 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	357 FPS	508 FPS
medium	310 FPS	436 FPS
high	248 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	338 FPS
medium	190 FPS	283 FPS
high	154 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	144 FPS
medium	89 FPS	124 FPS
high	72 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	84 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	593 FPS	901 FPS
medium	474 FPS	734 FPS
high	395 FPS	637 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	496 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	691 FPS
medium	356 FPS	557 FPS
high	296 FPS	471 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	372 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	482 FPS
medium	237 FPS	391 FPS
high	198 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	248 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
1080p
low	565 FPS	641 FPS
medium	474 FPS	547 FPS
high	395 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	434 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	536 FPS
medium	356 FPS	462 FPS
high	296 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	343 FPS
medium	237 FPS	306 FPS
high	198 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	243 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 6800

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 6800

The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon RX 6800's 22,056 — the Radeon RX 6800 leads by 67.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 60 (Radeon RX 6800) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
G3D Mark Score	13,170	22,056+67%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2105 MHz+18%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+367%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	60+114%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 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 6800 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 6800
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 6800 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 6800) — the Radeon RX 6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	512 GB/s+52%
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800). 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 RX 6800
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 RX 6800). 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 RX 6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
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 RX 6800's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	88.2+14%