Radeon R5 M315 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. The Radeon R5 M315 is positioned at rank #571 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 R5 M315

#561

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3330%

#563

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3019%

#564

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3011%

#568

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2738%

#569

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2719%

#571

Radeon R5 M315

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#572

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

MSRP: $599|Avg: $300

100%

#573

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

99%

#574

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

98%

#578

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#579

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

97%

#580

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

97%

#582

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

93%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

92%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 M315 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2593.3% 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 R5 M315.

Insight	Radeon R5 M315	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2593.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2593.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🔮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 R5 M315 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M315 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R5 M315

The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 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 R5 M315 scores 489 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 2593.3%. The Radeon R5 M315 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 M315	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	489	13,170+2593%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	320	3584+1020%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1833%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz	1777 MHz+73%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	20	112+460%
L1 Cache	0.08 MB	3.5 MB+4275%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	3 MB+2208%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M315	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 R5 M315 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M315) 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 R5 M315	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	3 MB+2208%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M315 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon R5 M315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M315) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.