Radeon 3100 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. The Radeon 3100 is positioned at rank #727 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon 3100

#717

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

29343%

#719

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

26600%

#720

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

26530%

#724

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

24124%

#725

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

23959%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

100%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

97%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

92%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

89%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

81%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

81%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

78%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

59%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

54%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

54%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

43%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

41%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

27%

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 17697.3% 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 3100.

Insight	Radeon 3100	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-17697.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+17697.3%)
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.

Radeon 3100 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3100 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon 3100

The Radeon 3100 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: 74 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 Radeon 3100 scores 74 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 17697.3%. The Radeon 3100 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 3100) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3100) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 3100	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	74	13,170+17697%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3100	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	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3100 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 3100) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3100	GeForce 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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3100 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3100) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.