GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+17.4%) |
| 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile scores 17,300 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 17.4%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 3 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2430 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,300 | 20,312+17% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 4864+6% |
| Boost Clock | 2430 MHz+46% | 1665 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 448 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-43% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.4+48% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | GN22-X4 | GA104 |
| Release | January 2 2025 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #não classificado | #73 |
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