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GeForce RTX 3060 vs MOBILITY RADEON X1800

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
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MOBILITY RADEON X1800

2010Core: 700 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs MOBILITY RADEON X1800 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB 170
16,995
+12973.1%
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
0.25 GB 50
130
0.0%
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON X700
brand logoRadeon HD 3200
brand logoMobility Radeon HD 4250
brand logoRadeon HD 7290
brand logoRadeon 860M
brand logoRadeon RX 6500 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs MOBILITY RADEON X1800: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅+12973.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 15754.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅4700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 256 MB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (130 vs 16,995).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • ❌2010 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    21.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $399 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 12973.1% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 130), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $70 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 15754.6% (51.7 vs 0.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs MOBILITY RADEON X1800 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 130 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X1800's 130 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 12973.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X1800).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060MOBILITY RADEON X1800
G3D Mark Score
16,995+12973%
130
Architecture
Ampere
TeraScale 2
Process Node
8 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
3584+348%
800
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+1038%
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
112+180%
40
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+4275%
0.08 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060MOBILITY RADEON X1800
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 carries 256 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 4700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 128-bit on the MOBILITY RADEON X1800. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060MOBILITY RADEON X1800
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+4700%
0.25 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
360 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.0c (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060MOBILITY RADEON X1800
DirectX
12 Ultimate+33%
9.0c
OpenGL
4.6+130%
2.0
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X1800's 50W — a 109.1% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X1800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X1800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060MOBILITY RADEON X1800
TDP
170W
50W-71%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
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Height
112mm
—
Slots
2
—
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
100.0+3746%
2.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the MOBILITY RADEON X1800 launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 17.5% cheaper ($70 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.3 (MOBILITY RADEON X1800) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 17133.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060MOBILITY RADEON X1800
MSRP
$329-18%
$399
Performance per Dollar
51.7+17133%
0.3
Codename
GA106
Broadway
Release
January 12 2021
January 7 2010
Ranking
#114
#846
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