Radeon Steam Deck 8CU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 339% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU.
| Insight | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-339%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+339%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🔮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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 Steam Deck 8CU and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU scores 3,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 339%. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is built on RDNA 2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000 | 13,170+339% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3584+600% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+7% | 1777 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3.5 MB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 140% difference. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-82% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+29% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | RDNA 2 Sephiroth | GA106 |
| Release | November 9 2023 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #480 | #147 |
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