GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs RTX A400

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

✅+120.1% 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($135 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅+120.1% 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.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($135 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 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.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than RTX A400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 5,983 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A400 is a 2024 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 120.1% 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 $135 MSRP, and you are getting 120.1% higher G3D Mark. RTX A400 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, RTX A400 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does RTX A400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. RTX A400 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, lower power draw (50W vs 170W), and staying closer to $135 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 120.1% higher G3D Mark. RTX A400 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

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A400
1080p
low	109 FPS	45 FPS
medium	98 FPS	31 FPS
high	84 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	36 FPS
medium	83 FPS	22 FPS
high	70 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	11 FPS
medium	43 FPS	8 FPS
high	30 FPS	5 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	RTX A400
1080p
low	357 FPS	73 FPS
medium	310 FPS	48 FPS
high	248 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	46 FPS
medium	190 FPS	25 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	RTX A400
1080p
low	593 FPS	269 FPS
medium	474 FPS	215 FPS
high	395 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	202 FPS
medium	356 FPS	162 FPS
high	296 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	135 FPS
medium	237 FPS	108 FPS
high	198 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	67 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A400
1080p
low	565 FPS	147 FPS
medium	474 FPS	117 FPS
high	395 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	108 FPS
medium	356 FPS	87 FPS
high	296 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	63 FPS
medium	237 FPS	50 FPS
high	198 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and RTX A400

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.

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the RTX A400's 5,983 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 120.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1762 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6 (RTX A400) with 112 Tensor cores vs 24.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	13,170+120%	5,983
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584+367%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+371%	2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1762 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+367%	24
Ray Tracing Cores	28+367%	6
Tensor Cores	112+367%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A400
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A400 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 109.1% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.