GeForce RTX 3060 vs Intel UHD Graphics 615

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Popular choices:

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Intel UHD Graphics 615

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+2270.3%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

Intel UHD Graphics 615

Shared System RAM 15

717

0.0%

Arc A310

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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

2021

Why buy it

✅+2270.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 620.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.
❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Intel UHD Graphics 615

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $229 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (717 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Intel UHD Graphics 615

2018

Why buy it

✅+2270.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 620.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $229 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.
❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (717 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.2 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Intel UHD Graphics 615?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 717 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel UHD Graphics 615 is a 2018 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018, 2270.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, 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 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 is about 229.0% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 2270.3% higher G3D Mark. Intel UHD Graphics 615 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Intel UHD Graphics 615 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Intel UHD Graphics 615 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 717 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 615 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
1080p
low	149 FPS	30 FPS
medium	131 FPS	22 FPS
high	118 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	22 FPS
medium	104 FPS	14 FPS
high	92 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	9 FPS
medium	58 FPS	6 FPS
high	39 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
1080p
low	354 FPS	32 FPS
medium	310 FPS	26 FPS
high	249 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	24 FPS
medium	196 FPS	19 FPS
high	160 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	16 FPS
medium	94 FPS	13 FPS
high	77 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
1080p
low	765 FPS	32 FPS
medium	612 FPS	26 FPS
high	510 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	24 FPS
medium	432 FPS	19 FPS
high	366 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	16 FPS
medium	298 FPS	13 FPS
high	221 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	8 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
1080p
low	523 FPS	32 FPS
medium	452 FPS	26 FPS
high	383 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	13 FPS
medium	371 FPS	11 FPS
high	298 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	10 FPS
medium	259 FPS	7 FPS
high	225 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	5 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Intel UHD Graphics 615

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

Intel UHD Graphics 615

The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 615's 717 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 2270.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 uses Generation 9.5, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
G3D Mark Score	16,995+2270%	717
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 9.5
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+1767%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+3060%	0.4032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+69%	1050 MHz
ROPs	48+1500%	3
TMUs	112+367%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs QuickSync.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	QuickSync
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 615's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 615). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel UHD Graphics 615
TDP	170W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	1mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+109%	47.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 615 launched at $100. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 costs 69.6% less ($229 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.2 (Intel UHD Graphics 615) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 618.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).