Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU is positioned at rank #24 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU

#9

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

332%

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

79%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

75%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

70%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

69%

#24

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

89%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

83%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

72%

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 uses modern memory architecture. 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 199.1% 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

Insight	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-199.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+199.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🔮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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU scores 4,403 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 199.1%. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	4,403	13,170+199%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096 ×2+14%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS ×2	12.74 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	1777 MHz+18%
ROPs	64 ×2+33%	48
TMUs	256 ×2+129%	112
L1 Cache	1 MB	3.5 MB+250%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Instinct MI25 MxGPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.