Radeon 820M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon 820M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon 820M

2024Boost: 2900 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. The Radeon 820M is positioned at rank #62 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 820M

#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
96%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
92%
#52
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
203%
#54
184%
#55
183%
#59
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
167%
#60
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
165%
#62
Radeon 820M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
100%
#65
98%
#66
98%
#68
GeForce GTX 850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
95%
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 514.6% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 820M.

InsightRadeon 820MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-514.6%)
Leading raw performance (+514.6%)
Longevity
RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
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 820M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon 820M

The Radeon 820M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,143 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 820M scores 2,143 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 514.6%. The Radeon 820M is built on RDNA 3+ while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon 820M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 820MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,143
13,170+515%
Architecture
RDNA 3+
Ampere
Process Node
4 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
128
3584+2700%
Boost Clock
2900 MHz+63%
1777 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 820MGeForce 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 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

FeatureRadeon 820MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
336 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon 820M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon 820MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 820M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 820M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon 820MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 4.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 4.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 820M draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 140% difference. The Radeon 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 820M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon 820MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
30W-82%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
71.4
77.5+9%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 820M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).

FeatureRadeon 820MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Avg Price (30d)
$25
Codename
Krackan Point
GA106
Release
June 2 2024
October 12 2022
Ranking
#669
#147