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

✅150.5% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 16,167).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌209.1% higher power demand at 170W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅+22.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 170W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅150.5% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅+22.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 170W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 16,167).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌209.1% higher power demand at 170W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 8050S better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Radeon RX 8050S is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 150.5% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,167 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 8050S is a 2025 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 8nm process instead of Unknown node. 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 8050S is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 8050S is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $400 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 22.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Radeon RX 8050S?

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 future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 8050S. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 8050S currently gives you 22.8% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 39 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 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	109 FPS	69 FPS
medium	98 FPS	60 FPS
high	84 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	56 FPS
medium	83 FPS	49 FPS
high	70 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	24 FPS
medium	43 FPS	22 FPS
high	30 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	357 FPS	117 FPS
medium	310 FPS	82 FPS
high	248 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	77 FPS
medium	190 FPS	47 FPS
high	154 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	37 FPS
medium	89 FPS	25 FPS
high	72 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	593 FPS	263 FPS
medium	474 FPS	224 FPS
high	395 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	202 FPS
medium	356 FPS	177 FPS
high	296 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	125 FPS
medium	237 FPS	107 FPS
high	198 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	45 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	565 FPS	123 FPS
medium	474 FPS	92 FPS
high	395 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	93 FPS
medium	356 FPS	71 FPS
high	296 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	58 FPS
medium	237 FPS	44 FPS
high	198 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	26 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 8050S

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 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 16,167 — the Radeon RX 8050S leads by 22.8%. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	13,170	16,167+23%
Shading Units	3584+11100%	32
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2800 MHz+58%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 8050S 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 8050S 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 8050S
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 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). 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 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 4.5
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 8050S's 55W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	170W	55W-68%
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	293.9+279%