Radeon R7E
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R7E vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon R7E

2013Core: 800 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

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 2013). 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 R7E 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 2231% 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 R7E.

InsightRadeon R7EGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2231%)
Leading raw performance (+2231%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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
📏 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 R7E and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon R7E

The Radeon R7E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 565 points. Launch price was $109.

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 R7E scores 565 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 2231%. The Radeon R7E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7E) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7E) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon R7EGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
565
13,170+2231%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
512
3584+600%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8192 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1455%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
112+250%
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
3.5 MB+2592%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7EGeForce 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 R7E 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: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7E) 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 R7EGeForce 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
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7E) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R7EGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12_0
12 Ultimate
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7E) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

FeatureRadeon R7EGeForce 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 R7E draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon R7E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7E) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon R7EGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
55W-68%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
10.3
77.5+652%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R7EGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
Cape Verde
GA106
Release
December 20 2013
October 12 2022
Ranking
#738
#147