GeForce RTX 3060 vs Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v 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 5244.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 560v.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5244.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5244.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 454.8% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon HD 560v.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+454.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 318 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 560v's 318 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 5244.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 560v).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+5244% | 318 |
| Architecture | Ampere | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+348% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+1038% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+4275% | 0.08 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 0.25 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 1100% 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 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+1100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 560v's 50W — a 109.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 50W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+1462% | 6.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v costs 89.6% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 454.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $150-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $30-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+455% | 10.6 |
| Codename | GA106 | Broadway |
| Release | January 12 2021 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #114 | #846 |
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