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 RTX A1000 Embedded GPU FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU: 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

✅72.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.
❌195.1% longer card at 242mm vs 82mm.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 242mm, a 160mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 72.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 54.4% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 11,009), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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 8 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 28 vs 16 ray-tracing units. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A1000 Embedded GPU Technical Specifications

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

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.

RTX A1000 Embedded GPU

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,009 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 11,009 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 54.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1140 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) with 112 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,995+54%	11,009
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+173%	4.669 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+56%	1140 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+75%	2 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+75%	16
Tensor Cores	112+75%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 50% 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 RTX A1000 Embedded GPU. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX A1000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The RTX A1000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
TDP	170W	35W-79%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	82mm
Height	112mm	4mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	314.5+215%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is RTX A1000 Embedded GPU (2022 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Embedded GPU
MSRP	$329	—
Codename	GA106	GA107S
Release	January 12 2021	March 30 2022
Ranking	#114	#246

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