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 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 400W, a 320W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅51.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅966.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌400% higher power demand at 400W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

2021

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 80W instead of 400W, a 320W reduction.

Why buy it

✅51.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅966.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌400% higher power demand at 400W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile better than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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 3060 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $4,999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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 Mobile is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro W6800X Duo still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro W6800X Duo still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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 $4,999 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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 Mobile Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	84 FPS	221 FPS
medium	73 FPS	203 FPS
high	60 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	200 FPS
medium	65 FPS	167 FPS
high	47 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	135 FPS
medium	26 FPS	114 FPS
high	17 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	288 FPS	553 FPS
medium	247 FPS	463 FPS
high	195 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	328 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	376 FPS
medium	174 FPS	311 FPS
high	140 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	159 FPS
medium	87 FPS	138 FPS
high	71 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	672 FPS	663 FPS
medium	538 FPS	531 FPS
high	448 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	336 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	499 FPS	498 FPS
medium	403 FPS	398 FPS
high	336 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	252 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	332 FPS
medium	269 FPS	265 FPS
high	220 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	166 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	257 FPS	646 FPS
medium	218 FPS	531 FPS
high	184 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	498 FPS
medium	175 FPS	398 FPS
high	148 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	332 FPS
medium	109 FPS	265 FPS
high	87 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	166 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo reaches 14,742 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1967 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 60 ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) with 120 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
G3D Mark Score	14,938+1%	14,742
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840	3840 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.94 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS ×2+38%
Boost Clock	1425 MHz	1967 MHz+38%
ROPs	48	96 ×2+100%
TMUs	120	240 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+407%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	60 ×2+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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 Mobile comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 966.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	64 GB+967%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	576 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 8.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	8+700%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 400W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
TDP	80W-80%	400W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	120mm
Slots	0-100%	4
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	186.7+406%	36.9