Titan X Pascal
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Titan X Pascal vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Titan X Pascal

2016Core: 1417 MHzBoost: 1531 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. 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

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Titan X Pascal lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Titan X Pascal is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% 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.

InsightTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Titan X Pascal 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 Titan X Pascal and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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

The Titan X Pascal scores 13,660 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Titan X Pascal is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Titan X Pascal) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
13,660+4%
13,170
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
16 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3584
3584
Compute (TFLOPS)
10.97 TFLOPS
12.74 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock
1531 MHz
1777 MHz+16%
ROPs
96+100%
48
TMUs
224+100%
112
L1 Cache
1.3 MB
3.5 MB+169%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce 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 Titan X Pascal comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Titan X Pascal offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 42.9% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
480 GB/s+43%
336 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+100%
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Titan X Pascal) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
NVENC 5.0 (2x)
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
250W
170W-32%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
Mobile
Length
267mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
54.6
77.5+42%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$1199
Avg Price (30d)
$200
Codename
GP102
GA106
Release
August 2 2016
October 12 2022
Ranking
#198
#147