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

✅+33.6% 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).
✅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 PassMark G3D performance (12,720 vs 16,995).
❌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).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTX A3000 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅+33.6% 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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

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

❌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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,720 vs 16,995).
❌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

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than RTX A3000 Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 33.6% 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 33.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX A3000 Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A3000 Mobile is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 A3000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	149 FPS	110 FPS
medium	131 FPS	93 FPS
high	118 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	94 FPS
medium	104 FPS	79 FPS
high	92 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	39 FPS
medium	58 FPS	35 FPS
high	39 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	354 FPS	188 FPS
medium	310 FPS	149 FPS
high	249 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	129 FPS
medium	196 FPS	104 FPS
high	160 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	70 FPS
medium	94 FPS	56 FPS
high	77 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	765 FPS	572 FPS
medium	612 FPS	458 FPS
high	510 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	286 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	429 FPS
medium	432 FPS	343 FPS
high	366 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	286 FPS
medium	298 FPS	229 FPS
high	221 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A3000 Mobile
1080p
low	523 FPS	276 FPS
medium	452 FPS	241 FPS
high	383 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	213 FPS
medium	371 FPS	190 FPS
high	298 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	129 FPS
medium	259 FPS	110 FPS
high	225 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	70 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX A3000 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 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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A3000 Mobile 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 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%