GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+17.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 3nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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 5060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile's 17,300 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 17.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2430 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+17% | 17,300 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 3 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+6% | 4608 |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2430 MHz+46% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+17% | 384 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile's 115W — a 54% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 115W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6 | 150.4+48% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | GN22-X4 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #73 | #não classificado |
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