Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 R7 PRO A8-9600 is positioned at rank #173 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 R7 PRO A8-9600

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

99%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

95%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

91%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

89%

#158

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2101%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

100%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

99%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

98%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

94%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

91%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

90%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

90%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

90%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

89%

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 1473.5% 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 R7 PRO A8-9600.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1473.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1473.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🔮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 R7 PRO A8-9600 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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 R7 PRO A8-9600 scores 837 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 1473.5%. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 96 RT cores (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	837	13,170+1473%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	6144+71%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.32 TFLOPS+381%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2495 MHz+40%	1777 MHz
ROPs	192+300%	48
TMUs	384+243%	112
L1 Cache	3 MB	3.5 MB+17%
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	96+243%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	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 R7 PRO A8-9600 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: 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	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	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 53.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.