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 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+29.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 13,170).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅+29.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 13,170).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Tesla T4?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 10,153 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla T4 is a 2018 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 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, 29.7% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,880 MSRP, and you are getting 29.7% higher G3D Mark. Tesla T4 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Tesla T4 still makes more sense on price alone, but the performance trade-off is much harder to justify by current standards.

Is Tesla T4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla T4 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $1,880 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Tesla T4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	109 FPS	165 FPS
medium	98 FPS	144 FPS
high	84 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	132 FPS
medium	83 FPS	110 FPS
high	70 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	51 FPS
medium	43 FPS	44 FPS
high	30 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	351 FPS	180 FPS
medium	307 FPS	143 FPS
high	246 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	135 FPS
medium	195 FPS	105 FPS
high	159 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	79 FPS
medium	93 FPS	63 FPS
high	77 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	593 FPS	457 FPS
medium	474 FPS	366 FPS
high	395 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	343 FPS
medium	356 FPS	274 FPS
high	296 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	228 FPS
medium	237 FPS	183 FPS
high	198 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
1080p
low	519 FPS	307 FPS
medium	439 FPS	265 FPS
high	376 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	226 FPS
medium	356 FPS	202 FPS
high	296 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	132 FPS
medium	237 FPS	112 FPS
high	198 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Tesla T4

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.

Tesla T4

The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Tesla T4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 29.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 40 (Tesla T4) with 112 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score	13,170+30%	10,153
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+56%	8.141 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+12%	1590 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+40%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	40+43%
Tensor Cores	112	320+186%

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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 Tesla T4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T4 has 8 GB. The Tesla T4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 83.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 76°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Tesla T4
TDP	170W	70W-59%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-1%	76°C
Perf/Watt	77.5	145.0+87%