GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅10.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 14,938).
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 120), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅+13.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅7.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (120 vs 112).
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 10.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile instead at 14,938 vs 13,170, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile's 14,938 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile leads by 13.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1425 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	13,170	14,938+13%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+16%	10.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+25%	1425 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	112	120+7%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	3.8 MB+9%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	30+7%
Tensor Cores	112	120+7%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 6 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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