Radeon RX 6950 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon RX 6950 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6950 XT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 113.2% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 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 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+113.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-113.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6950 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6950 XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon RX 6950 XT
The Radeon RX 6950 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,076 points. Launch price was $1,099.
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 6950 XT scores 28,076 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon RX 6950 XT leads by 113.2%. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 80 RT cores (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,076+113% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+43% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+87% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+31% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+167% | 48 |
| TMUs | 320+186% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 3.5 MB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80+186% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6950 XT 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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6950 XT comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 6950 XT offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 6950 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon RX 6950 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+167% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+71% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6950 XT) 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 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: RDNA 2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 2 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | RDNA 2 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 decode | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6950 XT draws 335W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 65.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 850W (Radeon RX 6950 XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6950 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 170W-49% |
| Recommended PSU | 850W | 500W-41% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 120mm | — |
| Slots | 3 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C | 75°C-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 83.8+8% | 77.5 |
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