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 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

L40S

2022

Why buy it

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

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

❌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).

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is L40S better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. L40S is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 52% higher PassMark G3D performance and 48 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

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

L40S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 52.0% 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 5nm 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?

L40S is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. L40S is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $7,500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 52.0% 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 L40S 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

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	109 FPS	287 FPS
medium	98 FPS	256 FPS
high	84 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	256 FPS
medium	83 FPS	214 FPS
high	70 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	117 FPS
medium	43 FPS	98 FPS
high	30 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	357 FPS	784 FPS
medium	310 FPS	629 FPS
high	248 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	646 FPS
medium	190 FPS	528 FPS
high	154 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	338 FPS
medium	89 FPS	273 FPS
high	72 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	201 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	593 FPS	901 FPS
medium	474 FPS	721 FPS
high	395 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	676 FPS
medium	356 FPS	541 FPS
high	296 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	451 FPS
medium	237 FPS	360 FPS
high	198 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	L40S
1080p
low	565 FPS	483 FPS
medium	474 FPS	422 FPS
high	395 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	345 FPS
medium	356 FPS	312 FPS
high	296 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	224 FPS
medium	237 FPS	193 FPS
high	198 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	117 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open L40S

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and L40S

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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the L40S has 48 GB. The L40S 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 (L40S) — a 185.7% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. 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