RADEON X850 XT
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RADEON X850 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

RADEON X850 XT

2022Core: 2321 MHzBoost: 2581 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. The RADEON X850 XT is positioned at rank #739 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 X850 XT

#729
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
67856%
#731
61513%
#732
61350%
#736
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
55788%
#737
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
55406%
#739
RADEON X850 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $50
100%
#740
RADEON 9800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
94%
#742
RADEON 9200 SE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
63%
#743
RADEON 9000
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
63%
#744
MOBILITY RADEON 7500
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
50%
#745
MOBILITY RADEON 9200
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
38%
#746
MOBILITY RADEON 9000
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
38%
#747
GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
31%
#748
RADEON 9250
MSRP: $79|Avg: $25
25%
#749
RADEON 9200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
25%
#750
GeForce 256
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
19%
#751
GeForce4 MX 440
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
19%
#752
GeForce2 MX/MX 400
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
19%
#753
RADEON 7200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
19%
#754
GeForce2 MX
MSRP: $129|Avg: $49
13%
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 16159.3% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X850 XT.

InsightRADEON X850 XTGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-16159.3%)
Leading raw performance (+16159.3%)
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
📏 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 X850 XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

AMD

RADEON X850 XT

The RADEON X850 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 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 X850 XT scores 81 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 16159.3%. The RADEON X850 XT 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 X850 XT) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (RADEON X850 XT) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON X850 XT) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.

FeatureRADEON X850 XTGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
81
13,170+16159%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2560
3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)
13.21 TFLOPS+4%
12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2581 MHz+45%
1777 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
160+43%
112
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
40+43%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRADEON X850 XTGeForce 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 X850 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureRADEON X850 XTGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
6 GB+2300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X850 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureRADEON X850 XTGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
9.0b
12 Ultimate+33%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X850 XT draws 165W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 3% difference. The RADEON X850 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X850 XT) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.

FeatureRADEON X850 XTGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
165W-3%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
Legacy
Mobile
Length
186mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
0.5
77.5+15400%