RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 2000 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 952 MHz to 1657 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,940 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile scores 16,940 and the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reaches 16,777 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Raw compute: 11.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Boost clocks: 1657 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) with 104 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,940 | 16,777 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328 | 8960+169% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.03 TFLOPS | 30.64 TFLOPS+178% |
| Boost Clock | 1657 MHz | 1710 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 104 | 280+169% |
| L1 Cache | 3.3 MB | 8.8 MB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26 | 70+169% |
| Tensor Cores | 104 | 280+169% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB).
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 350W — a 154.4% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-87% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 376.4+686% | 47.9 |
Value Analysis
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $340 |
| Codename | GB206 | GA102 |
| Release | March 19 2025 | January 11 2022 |
| Ranking | #156 | #38 |
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