T400 4GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
T400 4GB
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The T400 4GB is positioned at rank #63 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T400 4GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 246.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T400 4GB.
| Insight | T400 4GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-246.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+246.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 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 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 T400 4GB and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
T400 4GB
The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 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
In G3D Mark, the T400 4GB scores 3,803 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 246.3%. The T400 4GB is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (T400 4GB) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,803 | 13,170+246% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 3584+833% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.094 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+1065% |
| Boost Clock | 1425 MHz | 1777 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 0.38 MB | 3.5 MB+821% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T400 4GB | 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 | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T400 4GB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T400 4GB) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (T400 4GB) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen).
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The T400 4GB draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 140% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T400 4GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-82% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 156mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 126.8+64% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | T400 4GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | GA106 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #518 | #147 |
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