GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 7.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 112 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	13,170	14,114+7%
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+87%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+97%	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+6%	1680 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	112	120+7%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+84%	1.9 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	30+7%
Tensor Cores	112	240+114%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060
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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060
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	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.