Radeon X1650 SE 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.

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

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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%

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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 18449.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X1650 SE.

Insight	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-18449.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+18449.3%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Radeon X1650 SE Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1650 SE and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon X1650 SE

The Radeon X1650 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 71 points. Launch price was $549.

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 X1650 SE scores 71 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 18449.3%. The Radeon X1650 SE is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	71	13,170+18449%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Boost Clock	2581 MHz+45%	1777 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	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 X1650 SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	9.0c	12 Ultimate+33%
OpenGL	2.1	4.6+119%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1650 SE) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Avivo vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (Radeon X1650 SE) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon X1650 SE	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Avivo	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	Avivo	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1650 SE draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1650 SE) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.