GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) 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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) 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 RTX 2060 (Mobile) 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 RTX 2060 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 170W, a 55W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (96 vs 112), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅4.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅16.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (112 vs 96).

Trade-offs

❌47.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 115W.

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 4.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 16% in PassMark G3D (13,170 vs 11,353), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

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. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

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

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

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.

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 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.

Feature	GeForce 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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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)

Both cards ship with 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. 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.

Feature	GeForce 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

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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.

Feature	GeForce 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%

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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).

Feature	GeForce 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

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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.