GeForce GTX 760M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760M

2013Core: 657 MHzBoost: 657 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

GeForce GTX 760M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 760M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 760M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: 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 760M

2013

Why buy it

  • Draws 55W instead of 170W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

  • 546.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 209.1% higher power demand at 170W vs 55W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 546.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 663% in PassMark G3D (13,170 vs 1,726), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 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 28nm, 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 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 760M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 760M

The GeForce GTX 760M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 657 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 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 GTX 760M scores 1,726 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 663%. The GeForce GTX 760M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
1,726
13,170+663%
Architecture
Kepler
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
768
3584+367%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.009 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+1163%
Boost Clock
657 MHz
1777 MHz+170%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
64
112+75%
L1 Cache
0.06 MB
3.5 MB+5733%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 760M is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 760M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 320% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 760M and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 760M) 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 GTX 760MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
80 GB/s
336 GB/s+320%
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
3 MB+1100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760M draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 102.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 760M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 760M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 760MGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
55W-68%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
31.4
77.5+147%