GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the cheaper option by $749 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop packs 3,840 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $401 EUR against $1,150 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4NP process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Blackwell vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the faster card by about 38%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop worth the extra $749 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 120✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 170 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Jan 2025 |