GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs RTX 2000E Ada Generation
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar RTX 2000E Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and RTX 2000E Ada Generation
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 2000E Ada Generation
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,252 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 and the RTX 2000E Ada Generation reaches 15,252 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 2,816 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 2130 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 22 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) with 120 Tensor cores vs 88.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,938 | 15,252+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+36% | 2816 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.94 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz | 2130 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 120+36% | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 3.8 MB+36% | 2.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30+36% | 22 |
| Tensor Cores | 120+36% | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has 16 GB. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 224 GB/s (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) — a 50% 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 2000E Ada Generation) — the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+50% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12.2 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the RTX 2000E Ada Generation's 70W — a 13.3% difference. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 650W (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 167mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 70W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 167mm |
| Height | 0mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 186.7 | 217.9+17% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | RTX 2000E Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $999 |
| Codename | GA106 | AD107 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | February 12 2024 |
| Ranking | #214 | #107 |
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