GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 31.4% 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 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+31.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-31.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 3nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 17,300 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile leads by 31.4%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 3 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,300+31% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+29% | 3584 |
| Boost Clock | 2430 MHz+37% | 1777 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s+14% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-32% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.4+94% | 77.5 |
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