GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

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.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

#108

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+33.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4090 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 28 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 14592 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 425W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 114 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,102 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU's 27,102 — the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU leads by 33.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14,592 (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 73.54 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 114 (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) with 152 Tensor cores vs 456.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	20,312	27,102+33%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	14592+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	73.54 TFLOPS+354%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2520 MHz+51%
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	152	456+200%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	14.3 MB+198%
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	114+200%
Tensor Cores	152	456+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU has 16 GB. The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 72 MB (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	576 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU's 425W — a 72% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.