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 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅11.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 205W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 18.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌156.3% higher power demand at 205W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

2021

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

✅11.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 205W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 18.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $799 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌156.3% higher power demand at 205W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile better than Radeon Pro W5700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 11.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5700 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 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W5700 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $799 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	84 FPS	150 FPS
medium	73 FPS	132 FPS
high	60 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	127 FPS
medium	65 FPS	104 FPS
high	47 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	74 FPS
medium	26 FPS	62 FPS
high	17 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	288 FPS	226 FPS
medium	247 FPS	190 FPS
high	195 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	146 FPS
medium	174 FPS	122 FPS
high	140 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	78 FPS
medium	87 FPS	66 FPS
high	71 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	672 FPS	647 FPS
medium	538 FPS	518 FPS
high	448 FPS	431 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	499 FPS	485 FPS
medium	403 FPS	388 FPS
high	336 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	243 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	324 FPS
medium	269 FPS	259 FPS
high	220 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	162 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
1080p
low	257 FPS	332 FPS
medium	218 FPS	284 FPS
high	184 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	275 FPS
medium	175 FPS	236 FPS
high	148 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	147 FPS
medium	109 FPS	116 FPS
high	87 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	84 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro W5700

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

Radeon Pro W5700

The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the Radeon Pro W5700 reaches 14,380 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1930 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
G3D Mark Score	14,938+4%	14,380
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840+67%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.94 TFLOPS+23%	8.893 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1425 MHz	1930 MHz+35%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	144+20%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
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 Mobile comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700) — the Radeon Pro W5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	6+500%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 2.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the Radeon Pro W5700's 205W — a 87.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5700). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W5700
TDP	80W-61%	205W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	186.7+166%	70.1