GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3090 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 comes out dramatically faster — about 117% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $900 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3090 also has more RT cores (82 vs 30) and more AI cores (328 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop currently lists from $899 EUR, $900 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3090 at $1,799 EUR. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $300 EUR above its $1,499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 350W, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 carries 24GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 18GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3090?
The GeForce RTX 3090 is the faster card by about 117%. 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 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $900 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3090 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,395 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 1,695 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2020 |
