Radeon AI PRO R9700 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.

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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon AI PRO R9700

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

139%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

139%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

138%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

136%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

125%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

125%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

125%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

114%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

113%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

106%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

105%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

105%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

100%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

98%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

85%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

82%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

82%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

80%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

80%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

77%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

75%

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 AI PRO R9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 117.1% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (32 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.

Insight	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+117.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-117.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 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 AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon AI PRO R9700 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 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: 28,589 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 scores 28,589 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 117.1%. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 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 AI PRO R9700) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 128 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	28,589+117%	13,170
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	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 AI PRO R9700 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+433%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) 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.

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 5.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 5.0	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 AI PRO R9700 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: 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	300W	170W-43%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	95.3+23%	77.5