GeForce GTX Titan 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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). 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 GTX Titan 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 61% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX Titan.
| Insight | GeForce GTX Titan | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-61%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+61%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 Titan and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX Titan
The GeForce GTX Titan is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 19 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,181 points. Launch price was $999.
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 Titan scores 8,181 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 61%. The GeForce GTX Titan is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,688 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.709 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,181 | 13,170+61% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2688 | 3584+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.709 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+171% |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 1777 MHz+103% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 224+100% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.22 MB | 3.5 MB+1491% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | 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)
Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX Titan) 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 Titan | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 336 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.4+40% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX Titan) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX Titan draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7 | 77.5+137% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70 | — |
| Codename | GK110 | GA106 |
| Release | February 19 2013 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #311 | #147 |
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