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

✅+11.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
❌21.4% higher power demand at 170W vs 140W.

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅71.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 140W instead of 170W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 13,170).
❌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 A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅+11.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅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 11.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅71.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 140W instead of 170W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
❌21.4% higher power demand at 170W vs 140W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 13,170).
❌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 A4000H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021, 11.5% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 11.5% higher G3D Mark. RTX A4000H 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 A4000H still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is RTX A4000H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A4000H is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $1,000 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 A4000H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	109 FPS	165 FPS
medium	98 FPS	144 FPS
high	84 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	132 FPS
medium	83 FPS	110 FPS
high	70 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	52 FPS
medium	43 FPS	45 FPS
high	30 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	357 FPS	271 FPS
medium	310 FPS	226 FPS
high	248 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	191 FPS
medium	190 FPS	152 FPS
high	154 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	95 FPS
medium	89 FPS	76 FPS
high	72 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	593 FPS	532 FPS
medium	474 FPS	425 FPS
high	395 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	399 FPS
medium	356 FPS	319 FPS
high	296 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	266 FPS
medium	237 FPS	213 FPS
high	198 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	133 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	565 FPS	350 FPS
medium	474 FPS	306 FPS
high	395 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	261 FPS
medium	356 FPS	235 FPS
high	296 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	156 FPS
medium	237 FPS	134 FPS
high	198 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	85 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 A4000H

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 A4000H

The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the RTX A4000H's 11,815 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 11.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 112 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
G3D Mark Score	13,170+11%	11,815
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	6144+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+50%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+14%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	192+71%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	6 MB+71%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	48+71%
Tensor Cores	112	192+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000H 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 A4000H
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 A4000H has 8 GB. The RTX A4000H offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000H) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX A4000H. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
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 None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs None (RTX A4000H).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	RTX A4000H
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	None
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	None

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 19.4% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.