Radeon Pro 5600M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Pro 5600M is positioned at rank #21 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5600M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 41.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5600M | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 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 5600M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro 5600M
The Radeon Pro 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 15 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,324 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5600M scores 9,324 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 41.2%. The Radeon Pro 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.274 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,324 | 13,170+41% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.274 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+142% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1777 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | 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 Pro 5600M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro 5600M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon Pro 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5600M) 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 Pro 5600M | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5600M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro 5600M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5600M | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-71% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 75°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 186.5+141% | 77.5 |
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