Radeon RX 5600M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 5600M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 5600M

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 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. The Radeon RX 5600M is positioned at rank #32 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 RX 5600M

#22
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
159%
#24
144%
#25
144%
#29
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
131%
#30
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
130%
#32
Radeon RX 5600M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#37
97%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
87%
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 48.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600M.

InsightRadeon RX 5600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-48.7%)
Leading raw performance (+48.7%)
Longevity
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
🎮 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.

Path of Exile 2
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Path of Exile 2
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Counter-Strike 2
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Counter-Strike 2
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League of Legends
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League of Legends
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Valorant
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Valorant
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

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 RX 5600M scores 8,857 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 48.7%. The Radeon RX 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
8,857
13,170+49%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2304
3584+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.829 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+119%
Boost Clock
1265 MHz
1777 MHz+40%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
144+29%
112
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 5600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
288 GB/s
336 GB/s+17%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M) 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.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 5600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 2.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 2.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600M draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 5600MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
150W-12%
170W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
75°C-17%
Perf/Watt
59.0
77.5+31%