Radeon PRO W6400
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon PRO W6400 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon PRO W6400

2022Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2331 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 W6400 is positioned at rank #33 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 W6400

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
95%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
90%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
84%
#18
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
401%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
83%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
83%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
82%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
81%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
100%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
87%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
80%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
78%
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 56.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6400.

InsightRadeon PRO W6400GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-56.3%)
Leading raw performance (+56.3%)
Longevity
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6400 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

NVIDIA

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 W6400 scores 8,428 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 56.3%. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
8,428
13,170+56%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
6 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
768
3584+367%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.58 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+256%
Boost Clock
2331 MHz+31%
1777 MHz
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
48
112+133%
L1 Cache
0.25 MB
3.5 MB+1300%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores
12
28+133%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce 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 W6400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 3.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 3.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
50W-71%
170W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75°C
Perf/Watt
168.6+118%
77.5