RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VS
Radeon RX 6800S

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 6800S

NVIDIA

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
249%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
225%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
215%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
205%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
204%
#35
100%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
175%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800S

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
175%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
164%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
162%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
159%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
114%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
110%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
78%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
76%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
71%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.

InsightRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and Radeon RX 6800S

NVIDIA

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.

AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

Graphics Performance

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 15,848 and the Radeon RX 6800S reaches 15,841 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 144 Tensor cores.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score
15,848
15,841
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4608+125%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.62 TFLOPS+82%
8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2000 MHz
2100 MHz+5%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
144+13%
128
L1 Cache
4.5 MB+800%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+1500%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36+13%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
256 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+1500%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 14% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
TDP
115W
100W-13%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
137.8
158.4+15%
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Value Analysis

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 6800S
MSRP
$800
Avg Price (30d)
$800
Codename
AD106
Navi 23
Release
March 21 2023
January 4 2022
Ranking
#134
#135