GeForce 510 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.

GeForce 510 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 510 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 510

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅1772.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
❌580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1772.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4441.4% in PassMark G3D (13,170 vs 290), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 28 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 510 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 510 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 510 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 510

The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 510 scores 290 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 4441.4%. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce 510) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 64 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	290	13,170+4441%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+169%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1777 MHz+54%
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	2 MB	3.5 MB+75%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	28+75%
Tensor Cores	64	112+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce 510 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 510 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 510 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 510) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 510) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	11.0	12 Ultimate+9%
Vulkan	None	1.4
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 510) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	No	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 510	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	25W-85%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Legacy	Mobile
Length	168mm	—
Height	64mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	11.6	77.5+568%