GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

84%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

80%

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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

68%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 3070 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,196 points. Launch price was $599.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU scores 15,196 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile reaches 14,938 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1425 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) with 192 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	15,196+2%	14,938
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	6144+60%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS+99%	10.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+24%	1425 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+60%	120
L1 Cache	6 MB+58%	3.8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+60%	30
Tensor Cores	192+60%	120

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+33%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU draws 290W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile's 80W — a 113.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.