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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

Why buy it

✅185.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 112).
✅Draws 115W instead of 170W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅11.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌47.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

2020

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅185.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (320 vs 112).
✅Draws 115W instead of 170W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅11.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 320), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌47.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 6.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 11.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,995 vs 18,157). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	129 FPS	149 FPS
medium	111 FPS	131 FPS
high	95 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	126 FPS
medium	86 FPS	104 FPS
high	67 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	67 FPS
medium	40 FPS	58 FPS
high	28 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	271 FPS	354 FPS
medium	231 FPS	310 FPS
high	200 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	208 FPS	222 FPS
medium	175 FPS	196 FPS
high	149 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	120 FPS	110 FPS
medium	104 FPS	94 FPS
high	85 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	743 FPS	765 FPS
medium	614 FPS	612 FPS
high	545 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	535 FPS
medium	485 FPS	432 FPS
high	409 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	388 FPS	367 FPS
medium	313 FPS	298 FPS
high	255 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	176 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	262 FPS	523 FPS
medium	227 FPS	452 FPS
high	184 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	428 FPS
medium	178 FPS	371 FPS
high	140 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	279 FPS
medium	98 FPS	259 FPS
high	78 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile and GeForce RTX 3060

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,157 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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile scores 18,157 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile leads by 6.8%. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 320 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	18,157+7%	16,995
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.066 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz	1777 MHz+29%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	3.5 MB+40%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40+43%	28
Tensor Cores	320+186%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2070 Super Mobile comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 24.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+24%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 38.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	115W-32%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	157.9+58%	100.0