GeForce GTX 1630 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 163.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1630.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1630 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-163.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+163.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 GTX 1630 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX 1630
The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 163.8%. The GeForce GTX 1630 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,992 | 13,170+164% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3584+600% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.828 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+597% |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 112+250% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3.5 MB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1630 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1630) 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 GTX 1630 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 336 GB/s+250% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-20% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 66.6 | 77.5+16% |
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