Radeon PRO W6600M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon PRO W6600M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021Core: 1224 MHzBoost: 2034 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. 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 W6600M

#2
Radeon PRO W6600M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
46%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
44%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
41%
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 15.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W6600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon PRO W6600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-15.5%)
Leading raw performance (+15.5%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 W6600M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon PRO W6600M

The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 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 W6600M scores 11,407 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 15.5%. The Radeon PRO W6600M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2034 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
11,407
13,170+15%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1792
3584+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.29 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock
2034 MHz+14%
1777 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
112
112
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
28
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon PRO W6600MGeForce 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 W6600M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600M) 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 W6600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
224 GB/s
336 GB/s+50%
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
5+25%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M) 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 W6600M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon PRO W6600MGeForce 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
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6600M draws 90W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 61.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
90W-47%
170W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
126.7+63%
77.5