GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+453.6%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

2 GB 110

2,379

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

About G3D Mark

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

✅233.9% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌54.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 110W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 110W instead of 170W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

2019

Why buy it

✅233.9% more average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 110W instead of 170W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
❌54.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 110W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 233.9% more FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 2,379 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 453.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 233.9% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 453.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $350 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 Ryzen 5 5600H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	109 FPS	105 FPS
medium	98 FPS	86 FPS
high	84 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	80 FPS
medium	83 FPS	64 FPS
high	70 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	30 FPS
medium	43 FPS	28 FPS
high	30 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	351 FPS	107 FPS
medium	307 FPS	83 FPS
high	246 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	78 FPS
medium	195 FPS	47 FPS
high	159 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	36 FPS
medium	93 FPS	24 FPS
high	77 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	593 FPS	107 FPS
medium	474 FPS	86 FPS
high	395 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	80 FPS
medium	356 FPS	64 FPS
high	296 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	54 FPS
medium	237 FPS	43 FPS
high	198 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	27 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
1080p
low	519 FPS	107 FPS
medium	439 FPS	86 FPS
high	376 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	80 FPS
medium	356 FPS	64 FPS
high	296 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	54 FPS
medium	237 FPS	43 FPS
high	198 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	27 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 Ryzen 5 5600H

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 Ryzen 5 5600H

The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,379 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H's 2,379 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 453.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
G3D Mark Score	13,170+454%	2,379
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+155%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+145%	5.196 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1845 MHz+4%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+27%	88

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Ryzen 5 5600H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Ryzen 5 5600H has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H's 110W — a 42.9% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.