GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX PRO 500 Blackwell 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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains a capable 1080p/1440p gaming GPU, but comparing it to professional workstation cards like the RTX PRO series is not meaningful for gaming purposes. Pro cards are optimized for CAD, 3D rendering, and professional visualization workloads with certified drivers, not gaming performance.
For gaming, the RTX 3060 Ti with its 4864 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 delivers solid 1080p high-refresh and 1440p 60+ FPS gaming. Professional RTX PRO cards offer ECC memory, certified drivers, and optimizations for professional applications.
Gamers should compare the RTX 3060 Ti against other consumer GeForce cards like the RTX 4060 Ti or RTX 4070. Professional users requiring workstation-class reliability and driver certification should consider Quadro/RTX PRO lineup based on their specific application requirements.
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+28.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.7%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell 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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile's 13,209 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 28.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 14 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) with 112 Tensor cores vs 56.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+29% | 13,209 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+100% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+41% | 9.032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2520 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 48+100% | 24 |
| TMUs | 112+100% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+94% | 1.8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+100% | 14 |
| Tensor Cores | 112+100% | 56 |
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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell 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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 24 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| 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 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile). 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 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell 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 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 35W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| 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 | 377.4+277% |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | GB207 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | March 19 2025 |
| Ranking | #114 | #244 |
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