RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 15,848 and the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB reaches 15,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) with 144 Tensor cores vs 272.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,848 | 15,935 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+112% | 2176 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.62 TFLOPS+118% | 7.181 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+21% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+6% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+114% | 2.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+967% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+6% | 34 |
| Tensor Cores | 144 | 272+89% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 336 GB/s+31% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+967% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB).
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 184W — a 46.2% difference. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 88°C.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-38% | 184W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-9% | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 137.8+59% | 86.6 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $470 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | AD106 | TU106 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | December 7 2021 |
| Ranking | #134 | #133 |
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