Radeon RX Vega 56 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.

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

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

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🏆 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 Vega 56 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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX Vega 56 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	—

💎 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 Vega 56 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 56 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX Vega 56

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1156 MHz to 1471 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,026 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

The Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 13,026 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 10.54 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1471 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	13,026	13,170+1%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.54 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1471 MHz	1777 MHz+21%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	224+100%	112
L1 Cache	0.88 MB	3.5 MB+298%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	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 Vega 56 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Radeon RX Vega 56 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 410 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 22% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 56. Bus width: 2048-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon RX Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	410 GB/s+22%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	2048-bit+967%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 56) 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 Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_1)	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 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 56	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 4.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 7.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 210W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 21.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX Vega 56) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.