Radeon PRO W6600X vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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 W6600X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W6600X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6600X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 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 | 📏 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 W6600X and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon PRO W6600X
The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.
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
The Radeon PRO W6600X scores 13,113 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6600X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2479 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,113 | 13,170 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3584+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.15 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+26% |
| Boost Clock | 2479 MHz+40% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3.5 MB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+14% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | 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 W6600X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) 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 W6600X) 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 W6600X | GeForce 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X) 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 W6600X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X) 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 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | GeForce 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 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6600X draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 34.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-29% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 109.3+41% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6600X | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $699 | — |
| Codename | Navi 23 | GA106 |
| Release | August 3 2021 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #197 | #147 |
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