GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs L40S

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 L40S 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 L40S: 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

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 20,023).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅+52% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

L40S is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 52% in PassMark G3D (20,023 vs 13,170), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

L40S is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 48 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and 142 vs 28 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

L40S makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs L40S 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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the L40S's 20,023 — the L40S leads by 52%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 142 (L40S) with 112 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
G3D Mark Score	13,170	20,023+52%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	18176+407%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+619%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2520 MHz+42%
ROPs	48	192+300%
TMUs	112	568+407%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	17.8 MB+409%
L2 Cache	3 MB	48 MB+1500%
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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The L40S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the L40S carries 48 GB. L40S gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 960 GB/s (L40S) — a 185.7% advantage for the L40S. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and 384-bit on the L40S. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
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	48 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
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 (L40S). 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 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
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 L40S'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 800W (L40S). Power connectors: Mobile vs 16-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
TDP	170W-43%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-38%	800W
Power Connector	Mobile	16-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+16%	66.7