GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

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 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+199.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,403 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

2017

Why buy it

✅+199.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,403 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 4,403 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2017, 199.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 199.1% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	109 FPS	139 FPS
medium	98 FPS	129 FPS
high	84 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	118 FPS
medium	83 FPS	102 FPS
high	70 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	55 FPS
medium	43 FPS	48 FPS
high	30 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	357 FPS	198 FPS
medium	310 FPS	159 FPS
high	248 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	137 FPS
medium	190 FPS	111 FPS
high	154 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	60 FPS
medium	89 FPS	50 FPS
high	72 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	593 FPS	198 FPS
medium	474 FPS	159 FPS
high	395 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	149 FPS
medium	356 FPS	119 FPS
high	296 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	99 FPS
medium	237 FPS	79 FPS
high	198 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
1080p
low	519 FPS	198 FPS
medium	439 FPS	159 FPS
high	376 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	149 FPS
medium	356 FPS	119 FPS
high	296 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	99 FPS
medium	237 FPS	79 FPS
high	198 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	50 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

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.

Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 4,403 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 199.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.29 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score	13,170+199%	4,403
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096 ×2+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+4%	12.29 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+18%	1500 MHz
ROPs	48	64 ×2+33%
TMUs	112	256 ×2+129%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+250%	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU) — the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU's 300W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.