RTXA5000-6Q
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTXA5000-6Q vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-6Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 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. The RTXA5000-6Q is positioned at rank #374 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RTXA5000-6Q

#357
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
24218%
#372
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
100%
#373
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
100%
#374
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
100%
#375
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
98%
#376
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
95%
#377
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
92%
#378
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
92%
#379
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
87%
#380
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
87%
#381
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
77%
#382
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
72%
#383
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
70%
#384
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
70%
#385
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
69%
#386
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
69%
#387
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
66%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
110%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
97%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
94%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
85%
#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
81%
#29
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 765.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTXA5000-6Q.

InsightRTXA5000-6QGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-765.3%)
Leading raw performance (+765.3%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 RTXA5000-6Q and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-6Q

The RTXA5000-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,522 points.

NVIDIA

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

In G3D Mark, the RTXA5000-6Q scores 1,522 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 765.3%. The RTXA5000-6Q is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1695 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 256 Tensor cores vs 112.

FeatureRTXA5000-6QGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
1,522
13,170+765%
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
8192+129%
3584
Compute (TFLOPS)
27.77 TFLOPS+118%
12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1695 MHz
1777 MHz+5%
ROPs
96+100%
48
TMUs
256+129%
112
L1 Cache
8 MB+129%
3.5 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB+100%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
64+129%
28
Tensor Cores
256+129%
112

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTXA5000-6QGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTXA5000-6Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the RTXA5000-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTXA5000-6QGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
6 MB+100%
3 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-6Q draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-6Q) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRTXA5000-6QGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
230W
170W-26%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
6.6
77.5+1074%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureRTXA5000-6QGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$2500
Avg Price (30d)
$2500
Codename
GA102
GA106
Release
April 12 2021
October 12 2022
Ranking
#53
#147