GeForce MX570 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 MX570 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce MX570 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 MX570

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅116.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.

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 116.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 129.5% in PassMark G3D (13,170 vs 5,738), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 28 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce MX570 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce MX570 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce MX570 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

GeForce MX570

The GeForce MX570 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,738 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX570 scores 5,738 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 129.5%. The GeForce MX570 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce MX570) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 64 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce MX570	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	5,738	13,170+130%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+169%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1777 MHz+54%
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	2 MB	3.5 MB+75%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	28+75%
Tensor Cores	64	112+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX570 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce MX570	GeForce 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 MX570 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU carries 6 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX570 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX570) 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 MX570	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	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce MX570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.