GeForce 930MX
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce 930MX vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce 930MX

2016Core: 952 MHzBoost: 1020 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 930MX is positioned at rank #289 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 930MX

#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
97%
#279
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
679%
#281
616%
#282
614%
#286
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
559%
#287
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
555%
#289
GeForce 930MX
MSRP: $80|Avg: $25
100%
#291
GeForce MX250
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
99%
#292
Radeon 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#293
GeForce MX330
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
98%
#296
Radeon RX 780
MSRP: $499|Avg: $721
96%
#300
GeForce 940MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
94%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
94%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
94%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
94%
#304
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
94%
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 2016). 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 930MX 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 930.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 930MX.

InsightGeForce 930MXGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-930.5%)
Leading raw performance (+930.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
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 930MX and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce 930MX

The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 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 930MX scores 1,278 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 930.5%. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 930MXGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
1,278
13,170+931%
Architecture
Maxwell
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7834 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1526%
Boost Clock
1020 MHz
1777 MHz+74%
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
24
112+367%
L1 Cache
0.19 MB
3.5 MB+1742%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 930MXGeForce 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 930MX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) 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 930MXGeForce 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
1 MB
3 MB+200%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 930MXGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce 930MXGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
None
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP6)
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce 930MXGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
17W-90%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
75.2
77.5+3%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce 930MXGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$80
Avg Price (30d)
$25
Codename
GM108
GA106
Release
March 1 2016
October 12 2022
Ranking
#805
#147