GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

2023Core: 1545 MHzBoost: 1890 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

#4
GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
66%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 16% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile).

InsightGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-16%)
Leading raw performance (+16%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,353 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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) scores 11,353 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 16%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 112.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
11,353
13,170+16%
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3072
3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.61 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock
1890 MHz+6%
1777 MHz
ROPs
48
48
TMUs
96
112+17%
L1 Cache
3 MB
3.5 MB+17%
L2 Cache
32 MB+967%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24
28+17%
Tensor Cores
96
112+17%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
336 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+967%
3 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
115W-32%
170W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
98.7+27%
77.5