GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce RTX 3060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675M

2012Core: 620 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
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GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce RTX 3060 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce RTX 3060: 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 GTX 675M

2012

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

  • 343.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 343.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 816.2% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 1,855), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675M

The GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,855 points.

NVIDIA

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 GTX 675M scores 1,855 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 816.2%. The GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score
1,855
16,995+816%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9523 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1238%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
64
112+75%
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 675M is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce RTX 3060
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 GTX 675M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 275% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 675M and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
12 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
96 GB/s
360 GB/s+275%
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce RTX 3060
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 675M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 675M) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce RTX 3060
Encoder
No NVENC (Fermi)
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 675M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce RTX 3060
TDP
100W-41%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
82°C
75-9%
Perf/Watt
18.6
100.0+438%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce RTX 3060
MSRP
$329
Codename
GF114
GA106
Release
March 22 2012
January 12 2021
Ranking
#704
#114

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