Radeon Pro 460
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon Pro 460 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon Pro 460

2016Core: 850 MHzBoost: 907 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 Pro 460 is positioned at rank #176 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 Pro 460

#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
97%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
97%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
93%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
91%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
89%
#161
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2138%
#176
Radeon Pro 460
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
100%
#180
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
MSRP: $139|Avg: $85
96%
#181
FirePro M5950
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
95%
#183
Radeon Pro WX 7130
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200
93%
#184
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
92%
#185
P106-090
MSRP: $389|Avg: $30
92%
#186
Radeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
91%
#188
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
90%
#190
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
89%
#191
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
89%
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 2016). 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 Pro 460 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 281.4% 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 Pro 460.

InsightRadeon Pro 460GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-281.4%)
Leading raw performance (+281.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 Pro 460 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon Pro 460

The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 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 Pro 460 scores 3,453 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 281.4%. The Radeon Pro 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 907 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
3,453
13,170+281%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1024
3584+250%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.858 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+586%
Boost Clock
907 MHz
1777 MHz+96%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
64
112+75%
L1 Cache
0.25 MB
3.5 MB+1300%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GeForce 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 Pro 460 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: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 460 draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 460) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
35W-79%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
98.7+27%
77.5
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
Baffin
GA106
Release
October 30 2016
October 12 2022
Ranking
#547
#147