Intel UHD Graphics 615
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 615 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 615

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is positioned at rank #412 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Intel UHD Graphics 615

#401
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1514%
#403
1373%
#404
1369%
#408
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1245%
#409
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1236%
#411
Radeon R7 A365
MSRP: $109|Avg: $55
100%
#412
Intel UHD Graphics 615
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#413
Radeon 3015e
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
100%
#414
Radeon HD 7620G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#415
Radeon R9 M390X
MSRP: $550|Avg: $120
99%
#416
Arc 8-Core iGPU
MSRP: $503|Avg: $400
97%
#417
Mobility Radeon HD 4670
MSRP: $67|Avg: $20
96%
#418
96%
#419
Radeon R9 M385
MSRP: $300|Avg: $60
96%
#420
Radeon R5 235
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
96%
#421
Radeon R9 M375X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
95%
#422
Radeon HD 6620G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
95%
#423
Radeon R5 310
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
95%
#424
Radeon HD 7690M XT
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
94%
#425
Radeon HD 7600G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
93%
#426
Radeon R7 A265
MSRP: $149|Avg: $149
93%
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 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1736.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 615.

InsightIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1736.8%)
Leading raw performance (+1736.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 615 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 615

The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.

NVIDIA

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 Intel UHD Graphics 615 scores 717 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 1736.8%. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 615) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 615) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
717
13,170+1737%
Architecture
Generation 9.5
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
192
3584+1767%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4032 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+3060%
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
1777 MHz+69%
ROPs
3
48+1500%
TMUs
24
112+367%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce 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
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel UHD Graphics 615 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
6 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
336 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 615) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12_1
12 Ultimate
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 615) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
QuickSync
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
QuickSync
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 615 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 615) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
15W-91%
170W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
Mobile
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
47.8
77.5+62%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics 615GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$100
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
Amber Lake GT2
GA106
Release
November 7 2018
October 12 2022
Ranking
#921
#147