GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7900M

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 7900M 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 7900M: 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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 50 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).
❌Radeon RX 7900M is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

✅64.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 7900M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 64.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 70% in PassMark G3D (22,385 vs 13,170), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

Radeon RX 7900M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 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 72 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 7900M 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 7900M 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 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 70%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score	13,170	22,385+70%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	4608+29%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	38.52 TFLOPS+202%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2090 MHz+18%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	112	288+157%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+17%	3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	72+157%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M 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 7900M
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 7900M carries 16 GB. Radeon RX 7900M gives you 166.7% 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 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and 256-bit on the Radeon RX 7900M. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	576 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). 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 7900M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 7900M
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 7900M's 180W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.