Radeon Pro 560X vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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Performance Per Dollar
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 258.1% 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 Pro 560X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-258.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+258.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 | ⚡ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 560X and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro 560X
The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 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 560X scores 3,678 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 258.1%. The Radeon Pro 560X 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 560X) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,678 | 13,170+258% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3584+250% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.056 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+520% |
| 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)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | 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 560X 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 560X) 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 Pro 560X | 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 | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X) 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 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 560X draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 560X) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 49.0 | 77.5+58% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GA106 |
| Release | July 16 2018 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #528 | #147 |
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