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.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅25.2% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 115W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅25.2% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 19.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 115W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU better than Radeon RX 6800S?

Yes. RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 25.2% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. 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?

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 25.2% more estimated average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6800S 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, RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6800S still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 6800S still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800S 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 $800 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX 3000 Ada Generation 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.

Radeon RX 6800S Benchmark Check

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	166 FPS	167 FPS
medium	146 FPS	153 FPS
high	130 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	139 FPS
medium	113 FPS	116 FPS
high	100 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	90 FPS
medium	71 FPS	76 FPS
high	58 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	291 FPS	393 FPS
medium	243 FPS	339 FPS
high	191 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	259 FPS
medium	154 FPS	214 FPS
high	123 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	101 FPS	123 FPS
medium	83 FPS	106 FPS
high	71 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	713 FPS	713 FPS
medium	570 FPS	571 FPS
high	475 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	356 FPS	357 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	535 FPS
medium	428 FPS	428 FPS
high	356 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	356 FPS	357 FPS
medium	285 FPS	285 FPS
high	238 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	178 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
1080p
low	435 FPS	644 FPS
medium	362 FPS	552 FPS
high	299 FPS	475 FPS
ultra	256 FPS	357 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	535 FPS
medium	301 FPS	428 FPS
high	236 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	207 FPS	330 FPS
medium	168 FPS	285 FPS
high	157 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	178 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800S and RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU reaches 15,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 36 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 144.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	15,841	15,848
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	4608+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.602 TFLOPS	15.62 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+5%	2000 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	128	144+13%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	4.5 MB+800%
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores	32	36+13%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 115W — a 14% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.