GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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.

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.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

#18

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

85%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

81%

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%

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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 8.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+8.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

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 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 8.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 80 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	12,144	13,170+8%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1777 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	3.5 MB+40%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	28+40%
Tensor Cores	80	112+40%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) 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 RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	336 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 26.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.