Radeon RX 6800S
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6800S vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 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 Radeon RX 6800S

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
175%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
164%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
162%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
159%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
114%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
110%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
78%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
76%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
71%
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 Radeon RX 6800S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20.3% 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.

InsightRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+20.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-20.3%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 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 6800S scores 15,841 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon RX 6800S leads by 20.3%. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
15,841+20%
13,170
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.602 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+48%
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+18%
1777 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
128+14%
112
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
32+14%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 3 (Native)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
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 6800S comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 6800S offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) 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 RX 6800SGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) 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 6800SGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_2)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
RDNA 2 Media Engine
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
RDNA 2 Media Engine
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800SGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
100W-41%
170W
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
Mobile
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
158.4+104%
77.5