Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1381.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU.

Insight	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1381.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1381.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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.

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 889 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU scores 889 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 1381.4%.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	889	13,170+1381%
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	6 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12_0	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	—	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	—	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU draws 7W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 184.2% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.