RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
15,848
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.
Overview
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.
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FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 15,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (codename: AD106), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 4608 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 144 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 15.62 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2000 MHz from a base of 1395 MHz.
| Specification | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 15,848 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 4608 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 144 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2000 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1395 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 15.62 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 244.1 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 22,900 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #134 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 256 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.2 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 12.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | Optimus |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1.
| Specification | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 115 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 115 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 650W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
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