GeForce 810M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce 810M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce 810M

2014Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 810M is positioned at rank #317 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810M

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
100%
#307
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
776%
#309
703%
#310
701%
#314
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
638%
#315
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
633%
#317
GeForce 810M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
99%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
98%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
97%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
96%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
92%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 810M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3035.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 810M.

InsightGeForce 810MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3035.7%)
Leading raw performance (+3035.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 810M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce 810M

The GeForce 810M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 420 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 810M scores 420 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 3035.7%. The GeForce 810M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 810M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 810M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 810MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
420
13,170+3036%
Architecture
Maxwell
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8632 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1376%
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
1777 MHz+58%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
16
112+600%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
3.5 MB+1742%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 810MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 810M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 810MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
336 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 810M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 810MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce 810M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 810M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce 810MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 810M draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 135% difference. The GeForce 810M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce 810MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
33W-81%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
Legacy
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
12.7
77.5+510%