GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

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RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

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100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

155%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

137%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 Mobile Benchmark Check

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2115 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,909 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile reaches 14,909 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 3,072 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.99 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 2115 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 24 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 120 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
G3D Mark Score	14,938	14,909
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3840+25%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.94 TFLOPS	12.99 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1425 MHz	2115 MHz+48%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	120+25%	96
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+27%	3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	12 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	30+25%	24
Tensor Cores	120+25%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile has 8 GB. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	12 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs NVENC (Ada) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ada). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Ada)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Ada)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 500W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.