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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060
28,93922% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile124% better
64,74650% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has 124% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060
87.9653% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 53% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2021 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 360 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3060 includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,320 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,777 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 112 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 28 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3060 has the 99th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 28,939 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 87.96. This is the 37th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4090 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4090 Mobile includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,335 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 304 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 304 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 76 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 4090 Mobile has the 22nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 49.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q1 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$329--
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Low - 1080p
127 FPS
225 FPS(+77.17%)
Medium - 1080p
102 FPS
201 FPS(+97.06%)
High - 1080p
88 FPS
178 FPS(+101.93%)
Ultra - 1080p
82 FPS
163 FPS(+99.15%)
QHD - 1440p
61 FPS
125 FPS(+104.92%)
4K UHD - 2160p
34 FPS
78 FPS(+129.41%)
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 orGeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
GPUCost Per Frame
Arc B5807.37-24%
GeForce RTX 40607.67-21%
GeForce RTX 50608.17-16%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti8.89-8%
GeForce RTX 30609.68
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33+7%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER13.81+43%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+108%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060
28,93922% of 129,772
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile124% better
64,74650% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has 124% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 99th with a score of 28,939, and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is ranked 22nd with a score of 64,746.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060
87.9653% of 165.13
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 135% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.

GeForce RTX 3060's 87.96 performance per dollar ranks it 37th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,578
21,251
(+147.74%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
9,026
20,166
(+123.42%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
120,756
143,162
(+18.55%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
21,689
46,191
(+112.97%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
104,641
165,244
(+57.92%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
26,986
45,224
(+67.58%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
246.6
279.5
(+13.34%)
PassMark G3D Mark
17,134
27,239
(+58.98%)
PassMark G2D Mark
1,011
(+1.51%)
996
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
CodenameGA106AD103
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process Size8 nm5 nm
Transistors12,000 million45,900 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Memory Size12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth360 Gb/s576 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,875 MHz2,250 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache3 MB64 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)170 W120 W
Suggested PSU450 W--
Power Connectors1x 12-pin--
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
CUDA Cores3,5849,728
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2876
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)112304
Render Output Units (ROP)48112
Tensor Cores112304
Ray Tracing Cores2876
Core Clock Speed1,320 MHz1,335 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,777 MHz1,695 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate85.3 GPixel/s189.8 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate199 GTexel/s515.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance12.74 TFLOPS32.98 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance199 GFLOPS515.3 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.