GeForce 820M vs GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce 820M
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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 820M is positioned at rank #341 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 820M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3425.9% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 820M.
| Insight | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3425.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3425.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 266% better value per dollar than the GeForce 820M.
| Insight | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+266%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 820M and GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce 820M
The GeForce 820M 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: 482 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 820M scores 482 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 3425.9%. The GeForce 820M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 820M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 482 | 16,995+3426% |
| 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)
| Feature | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 820M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 Ultimate+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 820M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 820M) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 820M draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 135% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-81% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 14.6 | 100.0+585% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820M costs 89.6% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.1 (GeForce 820M) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 265.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 820M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-90% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.1 | 58.8+265% |
| Codename | GM108 | GA106 |
| Release | March 12 2014 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #854 | #114 |
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