T600
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

T600 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

T600

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1335 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 T600 is positioned at rank #36 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 T600

#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
96%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
95%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
95%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
94%
#21
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
460%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
93%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
100%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
92%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
89%
#50
Quadro K5000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509
87%
#51
Radeon PRO W6300
MSRP: $200|Avg: $150
87%
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 105% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T600.

InsightT600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-105%)
Leading raw performance (+105%)
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 T600 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

T600

The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 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 T600 scores 6,425 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 105%. The T600 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (T600) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.709 TFLOPS (T600) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureT600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
6,425
13,170+105%
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
640
3584+460%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.709 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+645%
Boost Clock
1335 MHz
1777 MHz+33%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
40
112+180%
L1 Cache
0.63 MB
3.5 MB+456%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureT600GeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The T600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T600) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureT600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
3 MB+200%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (T600) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureT600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (T600) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureT600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC (Turing)
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The T600 draws 40W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 123.8% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T600) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.

FeatureT600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
40W-76%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
156mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
65°C-13%
75°C
Perf/Watt
160.6+107%
77.5
💰

Value Analysis

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

FeatureT600GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$200
Avg Price (30d)
$180
Codename
TU117
GA106
Release
May 6 2021
October 12 2022
Ranking
#378
#147