GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce 845M
GeForce RTX 3060
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 845M
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce 845M?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vastly outperforms the GeForce 845M—a comparison spanning seven years of GPU development. The RTX 3060 Ti features 4864 CUDA cores on Ampere (8nm) versus the 845M's limited Maxwell mobile architecture from 2015.
The RTX 3060 Ti delivers excellent 1440p gaming with 8 GB GDDR6, hardware ray tracing, DLSS, and meets all modern game requirements. In FireStrike, it scores over 28,000 versus a few thousand for the 845M.
The GeForce 845M is a 2015 entry-level mobile GPU with 2 GB GDDR5, designed for light gaming in budget laptops. It struggles with games released after 2018. For anyone upgrading from an older gaming laptop to modern desktop hardware, the RTX 3060 Ti offers a complete transformation in gaming capability.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 845M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1042.9% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 845M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1042.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1042.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 and GeForce 845M
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
GeForce 845M
The GeForce 845M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,487 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce 845M's 1,487 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1042.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce 845M uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 384 (GeForce 845M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 845M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+1043% | 1,487 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+833% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+1311% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+51% | 1176 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+1742% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce 845M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 845M has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (GeForce 845M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+2300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 845M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 845M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 845M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce 845M's 33W — a 135% difference. The GeForce 845M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce 845M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 33W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+122% | 45.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce 845M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | GM108 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | August 26 2015 |
| Ranking | #114 | #768 |
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