Radeon RX 7900M 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 Radeon RX 7900M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

174%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

172%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

169%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

121%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

116%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

106%

#57

Radeon RX 7900M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

83%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

80%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

75%

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 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 70% 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 7900M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+70%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-70%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 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 7900M 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 7900M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7900M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

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 7900M scores 22,385 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 70%. The Radeon RX 7900M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2090 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	22,385+70%	13,170
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608+29%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	38.52 TFLOPS+202%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2090 MHz+18%	1777 MHz
ROPs	192+300%	48
TMUs	288+157%	112
L1 Cache	3 MB	3.5 MB+17%
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+157%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7900M comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	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	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900M 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: 330W (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.