RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VS
Radeon RX 7800M

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs Radeon RX 7800M

NVIDIA

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023Core: 1395 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 7800M

2024Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2335 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 7800M

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
127%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
126%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
108%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
102%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
100%
#45
Radeon RX 7800M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
98%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 7800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.

InsightRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7800M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M

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 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

Graphics Performance

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 15,848 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 144 Tensor cores.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score
15,848
15,984
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4608+20%
3840
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.62 TFLOPS
35.87 TFLOPS+130%
Boost Clock
2000 MHz
2335 MHz+17%
ROPs
48
96+100%
TMUs
144
240+67%
L1 Cache
4.5 MB+500%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
32 MB+700%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
36
60+67%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7800M
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)

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 68.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
12 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
432 GB/s+69%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
32 MB+700%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7800M
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7800M
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
VCN 4.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 44.1% difference. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPURadeon RX 7800M
TDP
115W-36%
180W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
137.8+55%
88.8