Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (270mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5700 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 RX 5700 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.
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 5700 scores 14,296 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon RX 5700 leads by 8.5%. The Radeon RX 5700 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 5700) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,296+9% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.949 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+60% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 1777 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5700 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+33% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) 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 5700) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 170W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 270mm | — |
| Height | 110mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 79.4+2% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | — |
| Codename | Navi 10 | GA106 |
| Release | July 7 2019 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #167 | #147 |
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