GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs L2

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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L2

2023Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+140.9%

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)

4 GB 275

5,467

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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.

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

✅+140.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 275W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌61.8% higher power demand at 275W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅+140.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 275W, a 105W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌61.8% higher power demand at 275W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than L2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 5,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while L2 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 140.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 140.9% higher G3D Mark. L2 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. 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, L2 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does L2 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. L2 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,000 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 140.9% higher G3D Mark. L2 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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

L2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
1080p
low	109 FPS	202 FPS
medium	98 FPS	190 FPS
high	84 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	180 FPS
medium	83 FPS	148 FPS
high	70 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	88 FPS
medium	43 FPS	76 FPS
high	30 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
1080p
low	357 FPS	246 FPS
medium	310 FPS	197 FPS
high	248 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	185 FPS
medium	190 FPS	148 FPS
high	154 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	123 FPS
medium	89 FPS	98 FPS
high	72 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
1080p
low	593 FPS	246 FPS
medium	474 FPS	197 FPS
high	395 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	185 FPS
medium	356 FPS	148 FPS
high	296 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	123 FPS
medium	237 FPS	98 FPS
high	198 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
1080p
low	565 FPS	246 FPS
medium	474 FPS	197 FPS
high	395 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	185 FPS
medium	356 FPS	148 FPS
high	296 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	123 FPS
medium	237 FPS	98 FPS
high	198 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L2

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the L2's 5,467 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 140.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 92 (L2) with 112 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
G3D Mark Score	13,170+141%	5,467
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	11776+229%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+366%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2520 MHz+42%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	368+229%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	11.5 MB+229%
L2 Cache	3 MB	96 MB+3100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	92+229%
Tensor Cores	112	368+229%

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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 L2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
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 L2 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	96 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the L2's 275W — a 47.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L2
TDP	170W-38%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	77.5+289%	19.9