Radeon Pro W5500 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 Pro W5500 is positioned at rank #69 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 W5500

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

99%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

96%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

84%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

81%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

81%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

79%

#54

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

661%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

100%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

98%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

98%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

97%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

90%

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 47.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-47.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+47.8%)
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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 W5500 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon Pro W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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 W5500 scores 8,913 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 47.8%. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	8,913	13,170+48%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1408	3584+155%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.942 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+223%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz	1777 MHz+27%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	88	112+27%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	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 W5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) 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 W5500	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	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 30.5% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.