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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 0). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 636.2% 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 Iris Plus Graphics.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-636.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+636.2%) |
| Longevity | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 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 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Iris Plus Graphics
The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 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 Iris Plus Graphics scores 1,789 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 636.2%. The Iris Plus Graphics is built on Generation 11.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 10 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,789 | 13,170+636% |
| Architecture | Generation 11.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3584+600% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+1144% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1777 MHz+78% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 32 | 112+250% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | 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 | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics 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.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | GeForce 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (Iris Plus Graphics) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (5th Gen).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | QuickSync | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics | GeForce 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 | 119.3+54% | 77.5 |
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