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.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅137.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 149.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $29 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.

Why buy it

✅137.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 149.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce MX570 A?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 137.9% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 6,208 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce MX570 A is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 173.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about 9.7% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 137.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 173.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 149.6%. GeForce MX570 A is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (25W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce MX570 A make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. GeForce MX570 A is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (25W vs 170W), and staying closer to $300 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 173.8% higher G3D Mark and 137.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 149.6%.

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.

GeForce MX570 A Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	81 FPS	149 FPS
medium	69 FPS	131 FPS
high	56 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	126 FPS
medium	62 FPS	104 FPS
high	44 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	67 FPS
medium	24 FPS	58 FPS
high	16 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	32 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	160 FPS	354 FPS
medium	129 FPS	310 FPS
high	99 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	222 FPS
medium	91 FPS	196 FPS
high	71 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	110 FPS
medium	54 FPS	94 FPS
high	42 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	279 FPS	765 FPS
medium	223 FPS	612 FPS
high	186 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	535 FPS
medium	168 FPS	432 FPS
high	140 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	367 FPS
medium	112 FPS	298 FPS
high	93 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	176 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	137 FPS	523 FPS
medium	113 FPS	452 FPS
high	95 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	428 FPS
medium	86 FPS	371 FPS
high	73 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	279 FPS
medium	49 FPS	259 FPS
high	39 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	186 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and GeForce RTX 3060

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce MX570 A scores 6,208 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 173.8%. The GeForce MX570 A is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce MX570 A) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 64 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	6,208	16,995+174%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+169%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1777 MHz+54%
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	2 MB	3.5 MB+75%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	28+75%
Tensor Cores	64	112+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX570 A is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX570 A comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 275% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX570 A) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	360 GB/s+275%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	25W-85%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	248.3+148%	100.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. The GeForce MX570 A costs 8.8% less ($29 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 149.8% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).