RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

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RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

155%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

137%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 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 3060 Mobile 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.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1635 MHz to 2115 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,909 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile scores 14,909 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile reaches 14,938 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Raw compute: 12.99 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2115 MHz vs 1425 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) with 96 Tensor cores vs 120.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	14,909	14,938
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.99 TFLOPS+19%	10.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2115 MHz+48%	1425 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	120+25%
L1 Cache	3 MB	3.8 MB+27%
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	30+25%
Tensor Cores	96	120+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ada) (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Ada) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile).

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Ada)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ada)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile's 80W — a 46.2% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.