GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
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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 RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+15.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 5070 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
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 RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2295 MHz to 2452 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,675 points. Launch price was $749.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU's 19,675 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU leads by 15.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 43.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2452 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) with 112 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995 | 19,675+16% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 8960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 43.94 TFLOPS+245% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2452 MHz+38% |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 280+150% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB | 8.8 MB+151% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 48 MB+1500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 70+150% |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 280+150% |
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 RTX 5070 Laptop GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) — a 6.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 384 GB/s+7% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 48 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU's 300W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU). 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 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-43% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 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 | 100.0+52% | 65.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | GB203 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | February 20 2025 |
| Ranking | #114 | #9 |
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