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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

A10G

2021

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is A10G better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 13,598 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer A10G is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021 and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

A10G can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $2,500 MSRP. A10G is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. A10G is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $2,500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than A10G?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of A10G. The trade-off is that A10G currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

A10G Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	262 FPS	109 FPS
medium	251 FPS	98 FPS
high	214 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	95 FPS
medium	202 FPS	83 FPS
high	161 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	48 FPS
medium	110 FPS	43 FPS
high	83 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	493 FPS	351 FPS
medium	414 FPS	307 FPS
high	328 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	222 FPS
medium	277 FPS	195 FPS
high	225 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	110 FPS
medium	151 FPS	93 FPS
high	128 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	59 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	612 FPS	593 FPS
medium	490 FPS	474 FPS
high	408 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	444 FPS
medium	367 FPS	356 FPS
high	306 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	296 FPS
medium	245 FPS	237 FPS
high	204 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	148 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	612 FPS	519 FPS
medium	490 FPS	439 FPS
high	408 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	425 FPS
medium	367 FPS	356 FPS
high	306 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	277 FPS
medium	245 FPS	237 FPS
high	204 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 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.

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Graphics Performance

The A10G scores 13,598 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	13,598+3%	13,170
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	9216+157%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	31.52 TFLOPS+147%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1777 MHz+4%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	288+157%	112
L1 Cache	9 MB+157%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+157%	28
Tensor Cores	288+157%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The A10G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The A10G offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+300%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75°C.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	150W-12%	170W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	75°C
Perf/Watt	90.7+17%	77.5