GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder...

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

✅+426.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,500 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

2022

Why buy it

✅+426.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,500 vs 13,170).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 2,500 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is a 2022 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 426.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 10nm. 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 an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 426.8% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. 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, UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear 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

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low	109 FPS	80 FPS
medium	98 FPS	70 FPS
high	84 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	66 FPS
medium	83 FPS	58 FPS
high	70 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	24 FPS
medium	43 FPS	23 FPS
high	30 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low	357 FPS	112 FPS
medium	310 FPS	85 FPS
high	248 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	80 FPS
medium	190 FPS	48 FPS
high	154 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	38 FPS
medium	89 FPS	25 FPS
high	72 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low	593 FPS	112 FPS
medium	474 FPS	90 FPS
high	395 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	84 FPS
medium	356 FPS	68 FPS
high	296 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	56 FPS
medium	237 FPS	45 FPS
high	198 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	28 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
1080p
low	519 FPS	112 FPS
medium	439 FPS	90 FPS
high	376 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	56 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	84 FPS
medium	356 FPS	68 FPS
high	296 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	56 FPS
medium	237 FPS	45 FPS
high	198 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	28 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Open UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

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.

UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)

The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)'s 2,500 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 426.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) uses Gen. 12, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 64 (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
G3D Mark Score	13,170+427%	2,500
Architecture	Ampere	Gen. 12
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	3584+5500%	64
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+27%	1400 MHz

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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 UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
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 UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)'s 15W — a 167.6% difference. The UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen)). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.