RTX A3000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
RTX A3000 Mobile
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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 RTX A3000 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 78.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A3000 Mobile.
| Insight | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-78.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+78.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 A3000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
RTX A3000 Mobile
The RTX A3000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1230 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,720 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A3000 Mobile scores 12,720 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 78.1%. The RTX A3000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1230 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 128 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,720 | 22,651+78% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 4352+6% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.08 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+119% |
| Boost Clock | 1230 MHz | 2535 MHz+106% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128 | 136+6% |
| L1 Cache | 4 MB | 4.3 MB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 34+6% |
| Tensor Cores | 128 | 136+6% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 RTX A3000 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A3000 Mobile draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 78.3% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-56% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 181.7+28% | 141.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $380 |
| Codename | GA104 | AD106 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #205 | #59 |
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