RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
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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.
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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 31257.1% 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 9500 PRO / 9700.
| Insight | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-31257.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+31257.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) | 🔮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 | 📏 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 42 points. Launch price was $1,299.
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 9500 PRO / 9700 scores 42 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 31257.1%. The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 128 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 42 | 13,170+31257% |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+14% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 47.84 TFLOPS+276% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2920 MHz+64% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+167% | 48 |
| TMUs | 256+129% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+129% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 128+14% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 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: 8 MB (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | 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 | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.4. OpenGL: 2.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0 | 12 Ultimate+33% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 4.6+130% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VideoShader vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | VideoShader | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 170W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 175mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 77.5+77400% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | RADEON 9500 PRO / 9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Navi 48 | GA106 |
| Release | July 23 2025 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #23 | #147 |
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