GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs GeForce4 Ti 4400

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 GeForce4 Ti 4400 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 GeForce4 Ti 4400: 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).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 450W, a 280W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 512), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce4 Ti 4400

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅357.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (512 vs 112).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌164.7% higher power demand at 450W vs 170W.

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 188042.9% in PassMark G3D (13,170 vs 7), 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 512 MB of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce4 Ti 4400 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, GeForce4 Ti 4400 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 GeForce4 Ti 4400 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.

GeForce4 Ti 4400

The GeForce4 Ti 4400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4400's 7 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 188042.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 Ti 4400 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 128 (GeForce4 Ti 4400) with 112 Tensor cores vs 512.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce4 Ti 4400
G3D Mark Score	13,170+188043%	7
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	16384+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	82.58 TFLOPS+548%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2520 MHz+42%
ROPs	48	176+267%
TMUs	112	512+357%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	16 MB+357%
L2 Cache	3 MB	72 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	128+357%
Tensor Cores	112	512+357%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 Ti 4400 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	GeForce4 Ti 4400
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 GeForce4 Ti 4400 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives you 1100% 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 GeForce4 Ti 4400. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4400) — the GeForce4 Ti 4400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce4 Ti 4400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	72 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4400). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce4 Ti 4400
DirectX	12 Ultimate+48%	8.1
OpenGL	4.6+254%	1.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs None (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 Ti 4400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce4 Ti 4400
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 GeForce4 Ti 4400's 450W — a 90.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	GeForce4 Ti 4400
TDP	170W-62%	450W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	216mm
Height	—	100mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	77.5	0.0