GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop and GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 300% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $554,486 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 300% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4090 packs 16,384 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop starts at $209,800 JPY against $764,286 JPY for the GeForce RTX 4090. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $762,687 JPY above its $1,599 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop pulls less power (115W vs 450W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 24GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 4090 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 4090's memory is also faster — 1,008 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 4090?
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the faster card by about 300%. 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 4090 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 4090?
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $554,486 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 4090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 16,384✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 128✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 512✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 2,235 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 2,520 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Sep 2022 |