GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX

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 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX: 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

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 355W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 XTX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 31.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

2022

Why buy it

✅87.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 31.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌108.8% higher power demand at 355W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 87.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 137.5% in PassMark G3D (31,285 vs 13,170), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and 96 vs 28 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 7900 XTX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1929 MHz to 2498 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 355W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,285 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 31,285 — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX leads by 137.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900 XTX uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 61.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2498 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 96 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
G3D Mark Score	13,170	31,285+138%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	6144+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	61.39 TFLOPS+382%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2498 MHz+41%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	112	384+243%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+17%	3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	96+243%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX 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 7900 XTX
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 7900 XTX carries 24 GB. Radeon RX 7900 XTX gives you 300% 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 960 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — a 185.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and 384-bit on the Radeon RX 7900 XTX. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XTX) — the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	24 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	960 GB/s+186%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
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 AMD Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs AMD Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	AMD Dual Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 7900 XTX's 355W — a 70.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 800W (Radeon RX 7900 XTX). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 68°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900 XTX
TDP	170W-52%	355W
Recommended PSU	500W-38%	800W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	—	287mm
Height	—	110mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	68°C-9%
Perf/Watt	77.5	88.1+14%