
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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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.
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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 448.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs.
| Insight | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-448.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+448.8%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs scores 2,400 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 448.8%. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 10 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,400 | 13,170+449% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Ampere |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 3584+7367% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 1777 MHz+23% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs draws 28W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 143.4% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 28W-84% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 85.7+11% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | Tiger Lake Xe | GA106 |
| Release | August 15 2020 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #712 | #147 |
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