GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+211.7%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2 GB 250

4,225

0.0%

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+211.7% 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 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $450 MSRP).

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,225 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

2020

Why buy it

✅+211.7% 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 250W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $450 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,225 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 4,225 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is a 2020 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 2020, 211.7% 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 $450 MSRP, and you are getting 211.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U 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 Ryzen 7 6800U still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U 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 $450 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 Ryzen 7 6800U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	109 FPS	130 FPS
medium	98 FPS	118 FPS
high	84 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	107 FPS
medium	83 FPS	91 FPS
high	70 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	60 FPS
medium	43 FPS	54 FPS
high	30 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	357 FPS	190 FPS
medium	310 FPS	152 FPS
high	248 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	143 FPS
medium	190 FPS	114 FPS
high	154 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	95 FPS
medium	89 FPS	76 FPS
high	72 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	48 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	593 FPS	190 FPS
medium	474 FPS	152 FPS
high	395 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	143 FPS
medium	356 FPS	114 FPS
high	296 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	95 FPS
medium	237 FPS	76 FPS
high	198 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	48 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
1080p
low	519 FPS	190 FPS
medium	439 FPS	152 FPS
high	376 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	143 FPS
medium	356 FPS	114 FPS
high	296 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	95 FPS
medium	237 FPS	76 FPS
high	198 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	48 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 Ryzen 7 6800U

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 Ryzen 7 6800U

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,225 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U's 4,225 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 211.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 60 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
G3D Mark Score	13,170+212%	4,225
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2105 MHz+18%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+367%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	60+114%

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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 Ryzen 7 6800U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
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 Ryzen 7 6800U 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 System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.