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

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 295W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅17.8% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) 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.
❌73.5% higher power demand at 295W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 295W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅17.8% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon VII across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) 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.
❌73.5% higher power demand at 295W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon VII is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 17.8% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data, 23.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon VII is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon VII is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $699 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 17.8% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 295W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Radeon VII?

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 newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 295W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon VII. The trade-off is that Radeon VII currently gives you 23.8% higher G3D Mark and 17.8% more estimated average FPS across 37 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 VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
1080p
low	109 FPS	200 FPS
medium	98 FPS	185 FPS
high	84 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	184 FPS
medium	83 FPS	154 FPS
high	70 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	118 FPS
medium	43 FPS	99 FPS
high	30 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
1080p
low	357 FPS	370 FPS
medium	310 FPS	321 FPS
high	248 FPS	252 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	235 FPS
medium	190 FPS	204 FPS
high	154 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	108 FPS
medium	89 FPS	91 FPS
high	72 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	58 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
1080p
low	593 FPS	734 FPS
medium	474 FPS	587 FPS
high	395 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	550 FPS
medium	356 FPS	440 FPS
high	296 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	367 FPS
medium	237 FPS	294 FPS
high	198 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
1080p
low	565 FPS	545 FPS
medium	474 FPS	476 FPS
high	395 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	434 FPS
medium	356 FPS	383 FPS
high	296 FPS	309 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	276 FPS
medium	237 FPS	260 FPS
high	198 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	183 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 VII

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 VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the Radeon VII leads by 23.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	13,170	16,308+24%
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	13.44 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+2%	1750 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+272%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 204.8% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the Radeon VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	1024 GB/s+205%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon VII's 295W — a 53.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon VII
TDP	170W-42%	295W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	—	280mm
Height	—	125mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-16%	89°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+40%	55.3