Radeon RX 580 (móvel) 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 RX 580 (móvel) is positioned at rank #145 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 RX 580 (móvel)

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#135

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

311%

#137

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

282%

#138

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

281%

#142

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

256%

#143

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

254%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

100%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

99%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

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 uses modern memory architecture. 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 RX 580 (móvel) 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 64.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-64.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+64.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 RX 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

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 580 (móvel) scores 8,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 64.6%. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1077 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	8,000	13,170+65%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	3584+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.963 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+157%
Boost Clock	1077 MHz	1777 MHz+65%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	144+29%	112
L1 Cache	0.56 MB	3.5 MB+525%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	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 580 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) 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.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.