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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 Per Dollar L4
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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 29.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the L4 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | L4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-29.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+29.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 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 L4 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 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 L4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 29.7%. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (L4) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 240 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 13,170+30% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+107% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+138% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+15% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+114% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+114% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+114% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 240+114% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | 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 L4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The L4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 81% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W-58% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 169mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0+82% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | L4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | GA106 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #259 | #147 |
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