RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RTX PRO 500 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 500 Blackwell Mobile
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX PRO 500 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 500 Blackwell Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
The RTX PRO 500 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 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 14 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,209 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
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile scores 13,209 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 14 RT cores (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 56 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,209 | 13,170 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 3584+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.032 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+41% |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+42% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 48+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 112+100% |
| L1 Cache | 1.8 MB | 3.5 MB+94% |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+700% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 14 | 28+100% |
| Tensor Cores | 56 | 112+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+700% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 9th Gen NVENC | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | 6th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 131.7% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-79% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 377.4+387% | 77.5 |
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