GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6650M

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

84%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#36

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

68%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6650M

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Radeon RX 6650M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6650M.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6650M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 3070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6650M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 6650M

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon RX 6650M

The Radeon RX 6650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,171 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU scores 15,196 and the Radeon RX 6650M reaches 15,171 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6650M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6650M). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6650M). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6650M) with 192 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6650M
G3D Mark Score	15,196	15,171
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	6144+243%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS+151%	8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	2416 MHz+36%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+71%	112
L1 Cache	6 MB+1100%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+71%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6650M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6650M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6650M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6650M) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6650M) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6650M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+100%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6650M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6650M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6650M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6650M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	Radeon RX 6650M
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the Radeon RX 6650M's 120W — a 82.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6650M). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.