GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce2 MX

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 GeForce2 MX FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce2 MX: 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

✅13004.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅9423.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 65 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.

GeForce2 MX

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Older hardware, 65 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

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 13004.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 438900% in PassMark G3D (13,170 vs 3), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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: 6 GB vs 65 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 28 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce2 MX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce2 MX 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 GeForce2 MX 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.

GeForce2 MX

The GeForce2 MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the GeForce2 MX's 3 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 438900%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce2 MX uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (GeForce2 MX). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 16 (GeForce2 MX) with 112 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce2 MX
G3D Mark Score	13,170+438900%	3
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+169%	4.731 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+54%	1155 MHz
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+75%	2 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+75%	16
Tensor Cores	112+75%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce2 MX supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce2 MX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce2 MX carries 65 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives you 9423.8% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and 64-bit on the GeForce2 MX. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce2 MX
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+9424%	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce2 MX
DirectX	12 Ultimate+71%	7.0
OpenGL	4.6+283%	1.2
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs None (GeForce2 MX). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce2 MX
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the GeForce2 MX's 25W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce2 MX
TDP	170W	25W-85%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	160mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	77.5+77400%	0.1