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

✅61.0% more average FPS across 48 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).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

RTX A2000 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 48 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.
❌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 A2000 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅61.0% more average FPS across 48 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).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 48 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.
❌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 A2000 Embedded GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 61.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 52.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 112 vs 80 Tensor cores. 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 52.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 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 61.0% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 52.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (35W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A2000 Embedded GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. RTX A2000 Embedded GPU 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 (35W 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 52.9% higher G3D Mark and 61.0% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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 A2000 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	149 FPS	105 FPS
medium	131 FPS	88 FPS
high	118 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	91 FPS
medium	104 FPS	75 FPS
high	92 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	36 FPS
medium	58 FPS	33 FPS
high	39 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	354 FPS	124 FPS
medium	310 FPS	100 FPS
high	249 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	90 FPS
medium	196 FPS	70 FPS
high	160 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	55 FPS
medium	94 FPS	43 FPS
high	77 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	26 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	765 FPS	500 FPS
medium	612 FPS	400 FPS
high	510 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	375 FPS
medium	432 FPS	300 FPS
high	366 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	250 FPS
medium	298 FPS	200 FPS
high	221 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	125 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	523 FPS	229 FPS
medium	452 FPS	196 FPS
high	383 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	176 FPS
medium	371 FPS	153 FPS
high	298 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	99 FPS
medium	259 FPS	78 FPS
high	225 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	51 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

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 A2000 Embedded GPU

The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 607 MHz to 1177 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,117 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU's 11,117 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 52.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.026 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1177 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 20 (RTX A2000 Embedded GPU) with 112 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,995+53%	11,117
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+111%	6.026 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+51%	1177 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+40%	80
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+40%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+40%	20
Tensor Cores	112+40%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% 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 A2000 Embedded GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 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 A2000 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 A2000 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 A2000 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 A2000 Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A2000 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 A2000 Embedded GPU's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX A2000 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 A2000 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	317.6+218%