GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 5060 Ti 16GB

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

111%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

111%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

111%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

110%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

110%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

108%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

106%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

105%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

105%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

105%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

104%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

103%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

102%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

101%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

101%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

100%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

99%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

98%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

97%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

95%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

95%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

94%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

93%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

93%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

92%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

92%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

91%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

90%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

90%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 72.9% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 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 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+72.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-72.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 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 Ti 16GB 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 5060 Ti 16GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2407 MHz to 2572 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,770 points. Launch price was $429.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB scores 22,770 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB leads by 72.9%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 23.7 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2572 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 144 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	22,770+73%	13,170
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4608+29%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	23.7 TFLOPS+86%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2572 MHz+45%	1777 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	144+29%	112
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+29%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	36+29%	28
Tensor Cores	144+29%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+33%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 68°C vs 75°C.