Radeon RX Vega 8
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX Vega 8 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 8

2018Core: 720 MHzBoost: 1190 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

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 755.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 8.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-755.2%)
Leading raw performance (+755.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 8 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 8

The Radeon RX Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,540 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 Vega 8 scores 1,540 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 755.2%. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1190 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
1,540
13,170+755%
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
512
3584+600%
Boost Clock
1190 MHz
1777 MHz+49%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
32
112+250%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce 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 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
6 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
336 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 1.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 1.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 8 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 8) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
15W-91%
170W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
102.7+33%
77.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 8GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Vega
GA106
Release
February 1 2018
October 12 2022
Ranking
#372
#147