GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU vs Radeon PRO W6600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

2021Core: 1575 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz

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AMD

Radeon PRO W6600

2021Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2903 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

2021

Why buy it

  • 30.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
  • 190% higher power demand at 290W vs 100W.

Radeon PRO W6600

2021

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 290W, a 190W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU better than Radeon PRO W6600?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 30.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 30.0% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon PRO W6600 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon PRO W6600 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
Is Radeon PRO W6600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon PRO W6600 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $649 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
1080p
low161 FPS172 FPS
medium143 FPS151 FPS
high126 FPS134 FPS
ultra106 FPS113 FPS
1440p
low135 FPS140 FPS
medium110 FPS114 FPS
high97 FPS101 FPS
ultra87 FPS91 FPS
4K
low81 FPS84 FPS
medium69 FPS71 FPS
high55 FPS59 FPS
ultra47 FPS51 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
1080p
low507 FPS387 FPS
medium434 FPS313 FPS
high359 FPS239 FPS
ultra306 FPS185 FPS
1440p
low305 FPS231 FPS
medium253 FPS191 FPS
high224 FPS150 FPS
ultra188 FPS120 FPS
4K
low142 FPS113 FPS
medium120 FPS93 FPS
high105 FPS78 FPS
ultra84 FPS60 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
1080p
low684 FPS666 FPS
medium547 FPS529 FPS
high456 FPS445 FPS
ultra342 FPS336 FPS
1440p
low513 FPS495 FPS
medium410 FPS403 FPS
high342 FPS336 FPS
ultra256 FPS252 FPS
4K
low342 FPS336 FPS
medium274 FPS269 FPS
high228 FPS224 FPS
ultra171 FPS168 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
1080p
low602 FPS623 FPS
medium528 FPS518 FPS
high435 FPS448 FPS
ultra342 FPS336 FPS
1440p
low490 FPS472 FPS
medium410 FPS387 FPS
high340 FPS325 FPS
ultra256 FPS252 FPS
4K
low293 FPS298 FPS
medium270 FPS268 FPS
high228 FPS224 FPS
ultra171 FPS168 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU and Radeon PRO W6600

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.

AMD

Radeon PRO W6600

The Radeon PRO W6600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2903 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,932 points. Launch price was $649.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU scores 15,196 and the Radeon PRO W6600 reaches 14,932 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 10.4 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2903 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600) with 192 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
G3D Mark Score
15,196+2%
14,932
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
6144+243%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
21.75 TFLOPS+109%
10.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1770 MHz
2903 MHz+64%
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
192+71%
112
L1 Cache
6 MB+1100%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
48+71%
28

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W6600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
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. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+100%
224 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
3+200%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6600).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCN 3.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
VCN 3.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the Radeon PRO W6600's 100W — a 97.4% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 190mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPURadeon PRO W6600
TDP
290W
100W-66%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
190mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
52.4
149.3+185%