Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

15

1,410

0.0%

Radeon HD 7730M

Radeon HD 8570

Radeon R7 430

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 6650M

Radeon RX 6700 XT

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+834.0%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is positioned at rank #312 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

98%

#302

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

762%

#304

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

691%

#305

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

689%

#309

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

627%

#310

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

623%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

100%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

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 834% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C.

Insight	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-834%)	✅Leading raw performance (+834%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🔮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.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C scores 1,410 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 834%. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is built on Vega while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	1,410	13,170+834%
Architecture	Vega	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	512	3584+600%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+18%	1777 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	GeForce 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_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12_1	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

Feature	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 1.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 1.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.