GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon Vega 8

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

✅591.9% more average FPS across 50 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 G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌277.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 45W.

Radeon Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 170W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 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 Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

✅591.9% more average FPS across 50 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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 170W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌277.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 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 Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Vega 8?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 591.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 1,569 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Vega 8 is a 2021 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 2021, 739.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, 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 the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 591.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 739.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 8 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 8 is 2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,569 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Vega 8 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	109 FPS	28 FPS
medium	98 FPS	20 FPS
high	84 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	21 FPS
medium	83 FPS	13 FPS
high	70 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	9 FPS
medium	43 FPS	6 FPS
high	30 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	351 FPS	71 FPS
medium	307 FPS	48 FPS
high	246 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	46 FPS
medium	195 FPS	25 FPS
high	159 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	23 FPS
medium	93 FPS	14 FPS
high	77 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	593 FPS	71 FPS
medium	474 FPS	56 FPS
high	395 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	53 FPS
medium	356 FPS	42 FPS
high	296 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	35 FPS
medium	237 FPS	28 FPS
high	198 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	18 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open Radeon Vega 8

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8
1080p
low	519 FPS	71 FPS
medium	439 FPS	56 FPS
high	376 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	53 FPS
medium	356 FPS	42 FPS
high	296 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	35 FPS
medium	237 FPS	28 FPS
high	198 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	18 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 Vega 8

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 Vega 8

The Radeon Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,569 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Vega 8's 1,569 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 739.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 8). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	13,170+739%	1,569
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+700%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+649%	1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1900 MHz+7%
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	112+300%	28

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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 Vega 8 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8
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 Vega 8 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
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 Vega 8's 45W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.