GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 2070 (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 2070 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 6.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 2070 (móvel) and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1305 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) scores 12,357 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 6.6%. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 6.843 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,357 | 13,170+7% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.843 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+86% |
| Boost Clock | 1485 MHz | 1777 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB | 3.5 MB+52% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+29% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+157% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+33% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-32% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 107.5+39% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | — |
| Codename | TU106B | GA106 |
| Release | January 29 2019 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #195 | #147 |
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