RTX A3000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060
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 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33.6% 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 A3000 Mobile.
| Insight | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-33.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+33.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 RTX A3000 Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A3000 Mobile scores 12,720 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 33.6%. The RTX A3000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 10.08 TFLOPS (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1230 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 128 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,720 | 16,995+34% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+14% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.08 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+26% |
| Boost Clock | 1230 MHz | 1777 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 4 MB+14% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32+14% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 128+14% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A3000 Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the RTX A3000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A3000 Mobile draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX A3000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A3000 Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | RTX A3000 Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-59% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 181.7+82% | 100.0 |
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