Radeon R2 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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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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%

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

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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 5085% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2.

Insight	Radeon R2	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5085%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5085%)
Longevity	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Radeon R2 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R2

The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.

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 R2 scores 254 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 5085%. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	254	13,170+5085%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1520%
Boost Clock	1024 MHz	1777 MHz+74%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	112+367%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	3.5 MB+3789%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	3 MB+2208%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R2	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 R2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R2) 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 R2	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	3 MB+2208%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R2) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12_0	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

Feature	Radeon R2	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.