GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs T400 4GB

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+246.3%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

T400 4GB

2 GB 30

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

About G3D Mark

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

✅+246.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 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 23.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 23.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅+246.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 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 23.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 23.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while T400 4GB is a 2021 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 a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021, 246.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 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 $159 MSRP, and you are getting 246.3% higher G3D Mark. T400 4GB 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, T400 4GB still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is T400 4GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T400 4GB 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 $159 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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
1080p
low	109 FPS	35 FPS
medium	98 FPS	22 FPS
high	84 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	21 FPS
medium	83 FPS	13 FPS
high	70 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	8 FPS
medium	43 FPS	6 FPS
high	30 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open T400 4GB

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
1080p
low	351 FPS	48 FPS
medium	307 FPS	26 FPS
high	246 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	14 FPS
medium	195 FPS	9 FPS
high	159 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	5 FPS
medium	93 FPS	3 FPS
high	77 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	2 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open T400 4GB

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
1080p
low	593 FPS	171 FPS
medium	474 FPS	137 FPS
high	395 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	128 FPS
medium	356 FPS	103 FPS
high	296 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	86 FPS
medium	237 FPS	68 FPS
high	198 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	43 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open T400 4GB

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
1080p
low	519 FPS	170 FPS
medium	439 FPS	137 FPS
high	376 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	116 FPS
medium	356 FPS	94 FPS
high	296 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	69 FPS
medium	237 FPS	53 FPS
high	198 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open T400 4GB

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 246.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	13,170+246%	3,803
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+833%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+1065%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+25%	1425 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+367%	24
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+821%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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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 T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
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 T400 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	T400 4GB
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 140% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.