Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1200 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

⚠️ 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 Ryzen 3 5300U 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 465.2% 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 Ryzen 3 5300U.

InsightRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-465.2%)
Leading raw performance (+465.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (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 Ryzen 3 5300U and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 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 Ryzen 3 5300U scores 2,330 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 465.2%. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is built on Vega while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
2,330
13,170+465%
Architecture
Vega
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
512
3584+600%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.843 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+591%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1777 MHz+48%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
32
112+250%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce 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 Ryzen 3 5300U 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 Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce 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
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
VCN 2.0
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
VCN 2.0
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 Ryzen 3 5300U draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
15W-91%
170W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
155.3+100%
77.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300UGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Vega Raven Ridge
GA106
Release
October 26 2017
October 12 2022
Ranking
#721
#147