Radeon HD 8180 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 HD 8180 is positioned at rank #496 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 HD 8180

#485

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2413%

#487

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2187%

#488

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2181%

#492

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1984%

#493

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1970%

#496

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

100%

#498

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#499

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

99%

#500

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

98%

#501

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#502

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#503

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#504

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

97%

#505

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#506

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#507

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#508

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

94%

#509

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#510

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8180 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9655.6% 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 HD 8180.

Insight	Radeon HD 8180	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9655.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9655.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🔮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 HD 8180 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8180 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 8180

The Radeon HD 8180 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 135 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 HD 8180 scores 135 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 9655.6%. The Radeon HD 8180 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8180) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8180) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8180	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	135	13,170+9656%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	640	3584+460%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1184%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1777 MHz+129%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	112+180%
L1 Cache	0.16 MB	3.5 MB+2088%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8180	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 HD 8180 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8180) 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 HD 8180	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8180 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon HD 8180 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8180) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.