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

✅+79.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌183.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 60W.

RTX A1000 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 60W instead of 170W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,463 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTX A1000 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅+79.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 60W instead of 170W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌183.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 60W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,463 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than RTX A1000 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 79.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, 112 vs 64 Tensor cores, and 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 79.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 79.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A1000 Mobile is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (60W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A1000 Mobile make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. RTX A1000 Mobile is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (60W vs 170W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 79.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

RTX A1000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
1080p
low	149 FPS	103 FPS
medium	131 FPS	89 FPS
high	118 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	91 FPS
medium	104 FPS	79 FPS
high	92 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	29 FPS
medium	58 FPS	27 FPS
high	39 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
1080p
low	354 FPS	122 FPS
medium	310 FPS	95 FPS
high	249 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	89 FPS
medium	196 FPS	66 FPS
high	160 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	53 FPS
medium	94 FPS	40 FPS
high	77 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	23 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
1080p
low	765 FPS	394 FPS
medium	612 FPS	339 FPS
high	510 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	213 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	264 FPS
medium	432 FPS	235 FPS
high	366 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	168 FPS
medium	298 FPS	143 FPS
high	221 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	75 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
1080p
low	523 FPS	179 FPS
medium	452 FPS	146 FPS
high	383 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	128 FPS
medium	371 FPS	107 FPS
high	298 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	76 FPS
medium	259 FPS	60 FPS
high	225 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX A1000 Mobile

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 Mobile

The RTX A1000 Mobile 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 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A1000 Mobile's 9,463 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 79.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1140 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16 (RTX A1000 Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	16,995+80%	9,463
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 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Mobile has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 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 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 Mobile). 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 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
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 Mobile's 60W — a 95.7% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A1000 Mobile
TDP	170W	60W-65%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	157.7+58%