RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Lap...

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

240%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

230%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

219%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

217%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

186%

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RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

175%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

172%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+18.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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.

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,153 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 11,153 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 18.1%. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 12,800 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 100 RT cores (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 400 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,153	13,170+18%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	12800+257%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	65.28 TFLOPS+412%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2550 MHz+44%	1777 MHz
ROPs	176+267%	48
TMUs	400+257%	112
L1 Cache	12.5 MB+257%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+2300%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	100+257%	28
Tensor Cores	400+257%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	336 GB/s+163%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	72 MB+2300%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) 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 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.