Radeon RX 5700 XT 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. 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

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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 Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22.9% 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 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+22.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.9%)
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 (272mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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 RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon RX 5700 XT leads by 22.9%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,183+23%	13,170
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.754 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1905 MHz+7%	1777 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5700 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.