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

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅+147.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 300W, a 130W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+147.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌76.5% higher power demand at 300W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is L40 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. L40 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 32,601 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. On top of that, L40 is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

L40 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 147.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 6 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. 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?

L40 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. L40 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $31,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 147.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if L40 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

L40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	109 FPS	281 FPS
medium	98 FPS	252 FPS
high	84 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	251 FPS
medium	83 FPS	211 FPS
high	70 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	116 FPS
medium	43 FPS	97 FPS
high	30 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	357 FPS	525 FPS
medium	310 FPS	407 FPS
high	248 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	440 FPS
medium	190 FPS	351 FPS
high	154 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	233 FPS
medium	89 FPS	183 FPS
high	72 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	134 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	593 FPS	999 FPS
medium	474 FPS	999 FPS
high	395 FPS	978 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	734 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	970 FPS
medium	356 FPS	880 FPS
high	296 FPS	734 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	569 FPS
medium	237 FPS	493 FPS
high	198 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	367 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
1080p
low	565 FPS	492 FPS
medium	474 FPS	430 FPS
high	395 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	346 FPS
medium	356 FPS	311 FPS
high	296 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	229 FPS
medium	237 FPS	197 FPS
high	198 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	119 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and L40

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.

L40

The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the L40's 32,601 — the L40 leads by 147.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 142 (L40) with 112 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
G3D Mark Score	13,170	32,601+148%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584	18176+407%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	90.52 TFLOPS+611%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2490 MHz+40%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	112	568+407%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	17.8 MB+409%
L2 Cache	3 MB	96 MB+3100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	142+407%
Tensor Cores	112	568+407%

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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 L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
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 L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 185.7% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	48 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	960 GB/s+186%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
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 (L40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the L40's 300W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40
TDP	170W-43%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	Mobile	16-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	108.7+40%