GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6800M

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

135%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

130%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

117%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#33

Radeon RX 6800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6800M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 6800M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 6800M

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 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 and the Radeon RX 6800M reaches 13,295 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	13,170	13,295
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+4%	12.24 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2390 MHz+34%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	40+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M is support for FSR 3 / 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 6800M 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 6800M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
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 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	384 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-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 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). 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 6800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 15.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.