Radeon 3020e
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon 3020e vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon 3020e

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

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 2507.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3020e.

InsightRadeon 3020eGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2507.9%)
Leading raw performance (+2507.9%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3020e and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3020e scores 505 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 2507.9%. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
505
13,170+2508%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
512
3584+600%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.247 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+922%
Boost Clock
1218 MHz
1777 MHz+46%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
112+250%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
3.5 MB+2592%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce 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
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3020e comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3020e) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 1.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 1.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
50W-71%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
10.1
77.5+667%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon 3020eGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
Polaris 23
GA106
Release
May 13 2019
October 12 2022
Ranking
#757
#147