RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 56.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+56.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-56.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation 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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation scores 20,669 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation leads by 56.9%. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 192 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,669+57% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+71% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+50% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz | 1777 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+71% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+71% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+71% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 192+71% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 20% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 160-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 ECC | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 280 GB/s | 336 GB/s+20% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 192-bit+20% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-59% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 500W-33% |
| Power Connector | 1x 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 295.3+281% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1450 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | GA106 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #71 | #147 |
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