GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+182.7%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

4 GB 100

6,012

0.0%

Radeon RX 560X

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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

2021

Why buy it

✅+182.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $271 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 415.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,012 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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82.4% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

2022

Why buy it

✅+182.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $271 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 415.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,012 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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82.4% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 6,012 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is a 2022 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 182.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $271 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 182.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 415.5%. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (100W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (100W vs 170W), and staying closer to $600 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 182.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 415.5%.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	149 FPS	126 FPS
medium	131 FPS	113 FPS
high	118 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	108 FPS
medium	104 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	58 FPS
medium	58 FPS	52 FPS
high	39 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	354 FPS	271 FPS
medium	310 FPS	216 FPS
high	249 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	179 FPS
medium	196 FPS	148 FPS
high	160 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	96 FPS
medium	94 FPS	79 FPS
high	77 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	765 FPS	271 FPS
medium	612 FPS	216 FPS
high	510 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	203 FPS
medium	432 FPS	162 FPS
high	366 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	135 FPS
medium	298 FPS	108 FPS
high	221 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
1080p
low	523 FPS	271 FPS
medium	452 FPS	216 FPS
high	383 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	203 FPS
medium	371 FPS	162 FPS
high	298 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	129 FPS
medium	259 FPS	102 FPS
high	225 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	68 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS 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: 6,012 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 6,012 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 182.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
G3D Mark Score	16,995+183%	6,012
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+48%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2100 MHz+18%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	32+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 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) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS's 100W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
TDP	170W	100W-41%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+66%	60.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 45.2% less ($271 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.0 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 417% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).