GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A3000 Mobile

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 A3000 Mobile 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 A3000 Mobile: 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

✅21.2% 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).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 128), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅14.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (128 vs 112).
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.

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.
❌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 21.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 33.6% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 12,720), 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 and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 A3000 Mobile 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 A3000 Mobile

The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A3000 Mobile's 12,720 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 33.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A3000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1230 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32 (RTX A3000 Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	16,995+34%	12,720
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+26%	10.08 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+44%	1230 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	4 MB+14%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	32+14%
Tensor Cores	112	128+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A3000 Mobile supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A3000 Mobile 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 A3000 Mobile. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) — the RTX A3000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 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 A3000 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 A3000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 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 A3000 Mobile's 70W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX A3000 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 A3000 Mobile
TDP	170W	70W-59%
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	181.7+82%