GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 37.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-37.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+37.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile 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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
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.
RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1425 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 9728 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 76 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,379 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile's 23,379 — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile leads by 37.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9,728 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 41.15 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1575 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 76 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 304.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995 | 23,379+38% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 9728+171% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 41.15 TFLOPS+223% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+13% | 1575 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 112+133% |
| TMUs | 112 | 304+171% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB | 9.5 MB+171% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 64 MB+2033% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 76+171% |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 304+171% |
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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation 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)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile) — a 60% advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 64 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 576 GB/s+60% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 64 MB+2033% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile's 115W — a 38.6% difference. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 175W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 115W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 175W-68% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 203.3+103% |
Value Analysis
The RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | AD103 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #114 | #49 |
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