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).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 20,077).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅+52.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+52.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,170 vs 20,077).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is TITAN V better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. TITAN V is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,077 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. On top of that, TITAN V is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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?

TITAN V is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. TITAN V is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $2,999 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 52.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of TITAN V. The trade-off is that TITAN V currently gives you 52.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

TITAN V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
1080p
low	109 FPS	195 FPS
medium	98 FPS	170 FPS
high	84 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	159 FPS
medium	83 FPS	132 FPS
high	70 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	65 FPS
medium	43 FPS	56 FPS
high	30 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
1080p
low	357 FPS	376 FPS
medium	310 FPS	335 FPS
high	248 FPS	253 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	241 FPS
medium	190 FPS	208 FPS
high	154 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	118 FPS
medium	89 FPS	97 FPS
high	72 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
1080p
low	593 FPS	903 FPS
medium	474 FPS	723 FPS
high	395 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	678 FPS
medium	356 FPS	542 FPS
high	296 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	452 FPS
medium	237 FPS	361 FPS
high	198 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
1080p
low	565 FPS	303 FPS
medium	474 FPS	263 FPS
high	395 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	233 FPS
medium	356 FPS	208 FPS
high	296 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	141 FPS
medium	237 FPS	120 FPS
high	198 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

TITAN V

The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the TITAN V's 20,077 — the TITAN V leads by 52.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the TITAN V uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 5,120 (TITAN V). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
G3D Mark Score	13,170	20,077+52%
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	5120+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	14.9 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+22%	1455 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	320+186%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	7.5 MB+114%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4.5 MB+50%
Tensor Cores	112	640+471%

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
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 TITAN V has 12 GB. The TITAN V offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 653 GB/s (TITAN V) — a 94.3% advantage for the TITAN V. Bus width: 192-bit vs 3072-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4.5 MB (TITAN V) — the TITAN V has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	653 GB/s+94%
Bus Width	192-bit	3072-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (TITAN V). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
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 6.0 (TITAN V). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the TITAN V's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 600W (TITAN V). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	TITAN V
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	80.3+4%