Radeon Pro Vega 20 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro Vega 20

100

5,169

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+154.8%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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. 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

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 154.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 20.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 20	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-154.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+154.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 Pro Vega 20 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 20 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon Pro Vega 20

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 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 Pro Vega 20 scores 5,169 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 154.8%. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1283 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 20	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	5,169	13,170+155%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	3584+180%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.284 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+288%
Boost Clock	1283 MHz	1777 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	0.31 MB	3.5 MB+1029%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 20	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 Pro Vega 20 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 20) 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 Vega 20	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 20) 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 Vega 20	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 20	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 7.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Vega 20 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.