RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile

2025Core: 2235 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile

#4
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
109%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile.

InsightRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-53.8%)
Leading raw performance (+53.8%)
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 (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 3060 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 PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile scores 13,209 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 53.8%. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 9.032 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 14 RT cores (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 56 Tensor cores vs 152.

FeatureRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
13,209
20,312+54%
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1792
4864+171%
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.032 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+79%
Boost Clock
2520 MHz+51%
1665 MHz
ROPs
24
80+233%
TMUs
56
152+171%
L1 Cache
1.8 MB
4.8 MB+167%
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
14
38+171%
Tensor Cores
56
152+171%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.0
12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 6th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
9th Gen NVENC
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
6th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 140.4% difference. The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
35W-83%
200W
Recommended PSU
500W-17%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
377.4+271%
101.6
💰

Value Analysis

The RTX PRO 500 Blackwell Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).

FeatureRTX PRO 500 Blackwell MobileGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$280
Codename
GB207
GA104
Release
March 19 2025
December 1 2020
Ranking
#244
#73