Radeon 8060S 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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

154%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

145%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

142%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

140%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

69%

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 Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 36.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 8060S	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+36.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-36.6%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 8060S 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 8060S Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8060S and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 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 8060S scores 17,989 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon 8060S leads by 36.6%. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon 8060S) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	17,989+37%	13,170
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+17%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+63%	1777 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 8060S	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 8060S 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. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	none	6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X (Shared)	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s (Max)	336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	System Shared	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 4.5	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 4.5	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	55W-68%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	327.1+322%	77.5