GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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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 3060 12GB
Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile 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 3060 12GB and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1657 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,940 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores 16,777 and the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile reaches 16,940 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 3,328 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 11.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1657 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 26 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) with 280 Tensor cores vs 104.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,777 | 16,940 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+169% | 3328 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.64 TFLOPS+178% | 11.03 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+3% | 1657 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 280+169% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB+167% | 3.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70+169% | 26 |
| Tensor Cores | 280+169% | 104 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 32 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 12.2 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 350W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile's 45W — a 154.4% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 650W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 45W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.9 | 376.4+686% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | GB206 |
| Release | January 11 2022 | March 19 2025 |
| Ranking | #38 | #156 |
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