GeForce RTX 3060 vs UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Intel

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

2021Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • βœ…+672.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,200 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: 2021-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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 2,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is a 2021 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 672.5% 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 14nm. 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 672.5% 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 UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low149 FPS80 FPS
medium131 FPS70 FPS
high118 FPS50 FPS
ultra99 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low126 FPS66 FPS
medium104 FPS58 FPS
high92 FPS37 FPS
ultra80 FPS23 FPS
4K
low67 FPS24 FPS
medium58 FPS23 FPS
high39 FPS14 FPS
ultra32 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low354 FPS86 FPS
medium310 FPS58 FPS
high249 FPS40 FPS
ultra195 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low222 FPS58 FPS
medium196 FPS34 FPS
high160 FPS25 FPS
ultra128 FPS19 FPS
4K
low110 FPS27 FPS
medium94 FPS18 FPS
high77 FPS14 FPS
ultra60 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low765 FPS99 FPS
medium612 FPS79 FPS
high510 FPS66 FPS
ultra382 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS74 FPS
medium432 FPS59 FPS
high366 FPS50 FPS
ultra287 FPS37 FPS
4K
low367 FPS50 FPS
medium298 FPS40 FPS
high221 FPS33 FPS
ultra176 FPS25 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low523 FPS99 FPS
medium452 FPS79 FPS
high383 FPS66 FPS
ultra319 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low428 FPS74 FPS
medium371 FPS59 FPS
high298 FPS50 FPS
ultra245 FPS37 FPS
4K
low279 FPS50 FPS
medium259 FPS40 FPS
high225 FPS33 FPS
ultra186 FPS25 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)'s 2,200 β€” the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 672.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) uses Gen. 12, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score
16,995+673%
2,200
Architecture
Ampere
Gen. 12
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
3584+11100%
32
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+23%
1450 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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
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 Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Quick Sync Video (Xe) (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Quick Sync Video (Xe). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
Quick Sync Video (Xe)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
Quick Sync Video (Xe)
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
AV1,H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,MJPEG,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)'s 15W β€” a 167.6% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75Β°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
TDP
170W
15W-91%
Recommended PSU
550W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
β€”
Height
112mm
β€”
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
75Β°C
Perf/Watt
100.0
146.7+47%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) costs 100+% less ($329 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)) β€” the UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake)
MSRP
$329
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
51.7
Infinity
Codename
GA106
Rocket Lake Xe
Release
January 12 2021
March 30 2021
Ranking
#114
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