GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

2020Core: 930 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
127%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
121%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
120%
#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
103%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
95%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design 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 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,444 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) with 112 Tensor cores vs 320.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score
13,170
13,444+2%
Architecture
Ampere
Turing
Process Node
8 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3584+40%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+115%
5.914 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+54%
1155 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
112
160+43%
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+40%
2.5 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores
28
40+43%
Tensor Cores
112
320+186%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
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 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 4.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
352 GB/s+5%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Encoder
NVENC (7th Gen)
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 72% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPUGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
TDP
170W
80W-53%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
75
Perf/Watt
77.5
168.1+117%