GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+869.1%

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

Shared System RAM 15

1,359

0.0%

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

✅422.2% more average FPS across 43 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

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 43 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: 2020-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 Ryzen 5 3500U

2020

Why buy it

✅422.2% more average FPS across 43 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

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 43 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: 2020-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 Ryzen 5 3500U?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 422.2% more FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 1,359 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is a 2020 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 2020, 869.1% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 422.2% more estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 869.1% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	109 FPS	61 FPS
medium	98 FPS	49 FPS
high	84 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	46 FPS
medium	83 FPS	37 FPS
high	70 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	30 FPS
medium	43 FPS	24 FPS
high	30 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	15 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 Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	351 FPS	61 FPS
medium	307 FPS	49 FPS
high	246 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	46 FPS
medium	195 FPS	37 FPS
high	159 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	31 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	593 FPS	61 FPS
medium	474 FPS	49 FPS
high	395 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	46 FPS
medium	356 FPS	37 FPS
high	296 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	31 FPS
medium	237 FPS	24 FPS
high	198 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	15 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
1080p
low	519 FPS	61 FPS
medium	439 FPS	49 FPS
high	376 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	46 FPS
medium	356 FPS	37 FPS
high	296 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	31 FPS
medium	237 FPS	24 FPS
high	198 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	15 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 Ryzen 5 3500U

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 Ryzen 5 3500U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,359 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U's 1,359 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 869.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U
G3D Mark Score	13,170+869%	1,359
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+600%	512
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2100 MHz+18%

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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 Ryzen 5 3500U 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 Ryzen 5 3500U
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 Ryzen 5 3500U 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 Ryzen 5 3500U
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 Ryzen 5 3500U's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.