GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $345 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop starts at $899 EUR against $1,244 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (Ada Lovelace vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop is the faster card. 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 4060 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop worth the extra $345 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120✓ | 96 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,470 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 2,370 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Feb 2023 |