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

✅9.8% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 205W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 17,591).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅+33.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌20.6% higher power demand at 205W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅9.8% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 205W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+33.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 17,591).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌20.6% higher power demand at 205W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.8% more average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data, 33.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2019 and 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 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 9.8% more estimated average FPS across 37 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (13,170 vs 17,591). Radeon Pro W5700X 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 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W5700X still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W5700X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X 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 $999 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 Pro W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	109 FPS	198 FPS
medium	98 FPS	182 FPS
high	84 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	183 FPS
medium	83 FPS	153 FPS
high	70 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	115 FPS
medium	43 FPS	96 FPS
high	30 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	357 FPS	254 FPS
medium	310 FPS	213 FPS
high	248 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	164 FPS
medium	190 FPS	139 FPS
high	154 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	81 FPS
medium	89 FPS	69 FPS
high	72 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	593 FPS	778 FPS
medium	474 FPS	624 FPS
high	395 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	594 FPS
medium	356 FPS	475 FPS
high	296 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	396 FPS
medium	237 FPS	314 FPS
high	198 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	565 FPS	390 FPS
medium	474 FPS	341 FPS
high	395 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	316 FPS
medium	356 FPS	276 FPS
high	296 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	197 FPS
medium	237 FPS	182 FPS
high	198 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	125 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 Pro W5700X

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 Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 33.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	13,170	17,591+34%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+36%	9.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2040 MHz+15%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
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 Pro W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 18.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	170W-17%	205W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	4
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	85.8+11%