GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs UHD Graphics 730

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+756.9%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

Intel UHD Graphics 730

Shared System RAM 15

1,537

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+756.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 730

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,537 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Intel UHD Graphics 730

2023

Why buy it

✅+756.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,537 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Intel UHD Graphics 730?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 1,537 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel UHD Graphics 730 is a 2023 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 756.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 10nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 756.9% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Intel UHD Graphics 730 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

When does Intel UHD Graphics 730 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 730 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 170W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU currently gives you 756.9% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Intel UHD Graphics 730 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	109 FPS	31 FPS
medium	98 FPS	22 FPS
high	84 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	23 FPS
medium	83 FPS	15 FPS
high	70 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	9 FPS
medium	43 FPS	6 FPS
high	30 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	357 FPS	69 FPS
medium	310 FPS	50 FPS
high	248 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	48 FPS
medium	190 FPS	26 FPS
high	154 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	23 FPS
medium	89 FPS	14 FPS
high	72 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	593 FPS	69 FPS
medium	474 FPS	55 FPS
high	395 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	52 FPS
medium	356 FPS	41 FPS
high	296 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	35 FPS
medium	237 FPS	28 FPS
high	198 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
1080p
low	565 FPS	69 FPS
medium	474 FPS	55 FPS
high	395 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	14 FPS
medium	356 FPS	11 FPS
high	296 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	10 FPS
medium	237 FPS	8 FPS
high	198 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	5 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Intel UHD Graphics 730

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 730

The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,537 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730's 1,537 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 756.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 uses Generation 12.2, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1550 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
G3D Mark Score	13,170+757%	1,537
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.2
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	3584+1767%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+2040%	0.5952 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+15%	1550 MHz
ROPs	48+700%	6
TMUs	112+833%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 730 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 730's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.