Radeon Pro W5700X vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro W5700X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5700X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.6% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5700X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (305mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro W5700X 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 W5700X and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro W5700X
The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.
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 W5700X scores 17,591 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 33.6%. The Radeon Pro W5700X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,591+34% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.4 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+36% |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+15% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | 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 W5700X comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+167% | 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: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5700X draws 205W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 18.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 205W | 170W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 305mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 4 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 85.8+11% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5700X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999 | — |
| Codename | Navi 10 | GA106 |
| Release | December 11 2019 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #130 | #147 |
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