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

✅+100.3% 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

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅64.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 112).
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,485 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 A4500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+100.3% 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

✅64.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 112).
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,485 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 A4500 Embedded GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 8,485 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 100.3% 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 100.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A4500 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 (80W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A4500 Embedded GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. RTX A4500 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 (80W 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 100.3% 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 A4500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	149 FPS	96 FPS
medium	131 FPS	85 FPS
high	118 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	47 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	80 FPS
medium	104 FPS	70 FPS
high	92 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	32 FPS
medium	58 FPS	29 FPS
high	39 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	354 FPS	239 FPS
medium	310 FPS	190 FPS
high	249 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	171 FPS
medium	196 FPS	130 FPS
high	160 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	86 FPS
medium	94 FPS	67 FPS
high	77 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	46 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	765 FPS	382 FPS
medium	612 FPS	305 FPS
high	510 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	286 FPS
medium	432 FPS	229 FPS
high	366 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	191 FPS
medium	298 FPS	153 FPS
high	221 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	95 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	523 FPS	163 FPS
medium	452 FPS	134 FPS
high	383 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	118 FPS
medium	371 FPS	100 FPS
high	298 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	72 FPS
medium	259 FPS	59 FPS
high	225 FPS	47 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 A4500 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 A4500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 510 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,485 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 8,485 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 100.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) with 112 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	16,995+100%	8,485
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	5888+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	14.31 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+46%	1215 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	184+64%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	5.8 MB+66%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	46+64%
Tensor Cores	112	184+64%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 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 A4500 Embedded GPU 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 4 MB (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) — the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 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 A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
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 NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 8.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 72% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
TDP	170W	80W-53%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0	106.1+6%