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 5060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 22% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $35,681 JPY.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop currently lists from $209,800 JPY, $35,681 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop at $245,481 JPY.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (128-bit vs 192-bit bus) — 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 Laptop (Blackwell 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 5060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop is the faster card by about 22%. 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 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop worth the extra $35,681 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Blackwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 4NP |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 3,840 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 2,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Jan 2025 |