NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
27,41926% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile32% better
36,18535% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile has 32% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 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 Mobile includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3060 Mobile has the 87th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.21% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD107) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 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 4060 Mobile includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,545 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,890 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 24 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 4060 Mobile has the 52nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 34.59% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q1 2023
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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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119 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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97 FPS
High - 1080p
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85 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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79 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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58 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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34 FPS
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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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
27,41926% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile32% better
36,18535% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile has 32% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is ranked 87th with a score of 27,419, and the GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is ranked 52nd with a score of 36,185.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,222
10,347
(+25.85%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
8,322
10,555
(+26.83%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
104,826
151,337
(+44.37%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
20,609
26,573
(+28.94%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
82,460
102,266
(+24.02%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
23,069
30,755
(+33.32%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
187
215
(+14.97%)
PassMark G3D Mark
13,360
17,663
(+32.21%)
PassMark G2D Mark
582
721
(+23.88%)
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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
CodenameGA106AD107
ArchitectureAmpereAda Lovelace
Process Size8 nm5 nm
Transistors12,000 million18,900 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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Memory Size6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth336 Gb/s256 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz2,000 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit128 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache3 MB32 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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W115 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
CUDA Cores3,8403,072
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3024
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)12096
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores12096
Ray Tracing Cores3024
Core Clock Speed900 MHz1,545 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,425 MHz1,890 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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate68.4 GPixel/s90.72 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate171 GTexel/s181.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance10.94 TFLOPS11.61 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance171 GFLOPS181.4 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 3060 MobileGeForce RTX 4060 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.