GeForce RTX 3060 vs UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

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

✅+1316.3% 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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,200 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

2023

Why buy it

✅+1316.3% 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).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,200 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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 UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 1,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is a 2023 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 1316.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 10nm. 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 1316.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W 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 1316.3% 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

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	149 FPS	54 FPS
medium	131 FPS	43 FPS
high	118 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	40 FPS
medium	104 FPS	32 FPS
high	92 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	24 FPS
medium	58 FPS	22 FPS
high	39 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	354 FPS	54 FPS
medium	310 FPS	43 FPS
high	249 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	40 FPS
medium	196 FPS	32 FPS
high	160 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	27 FPS
medium	94 FPS	18 FPS
high	77 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	10 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	765 FPS	54 FPS
medium	612 FPS	43 FPS
high	510 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	40 FPS
medium	432 FPS	32 FPS
high	366 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	27 FPS
medium	298 FPS	22 FPS
high	221 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	523 FPS	54 FPS
medium	452 FPS	43 FPS
high	383 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	40 FPS
medium	371 FPS	32 FPS
high	298 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	27 FPS
medium	259 FPS	22 FPS
high	225 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

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.

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 450 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 24 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)'s 1,200 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1316.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) uses Gen. 12, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 24 (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
G3D Mark Score	16,995+1316%	1,200
Architecture	Ampere	Gen. 12
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	3584+14833%	24
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+137%	750 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)'s 15W — a 167.6% difference. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
TDP	170W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+25%	80.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) costs 100+% less ($329 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)) — the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).