GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
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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 2060 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 59.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-59.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+59.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 RTX 2060 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060
GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 960 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,676 points.
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 RTX 2060 (móvel) scores 10,676 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 59.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 4.608 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 240 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,676 | 16,995+59% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 3584+87% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.608 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+176% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1777 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 120+7% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 1.9 MB | 3.5 MB+84% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+7% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+114% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 7.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 360 GB/s+7% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 38.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-32% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 92.8 | 100.0+8% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | TU106 | GA106 |
| Release | January 29 2019 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #236 | #114 |
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