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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the cheaper option by $751 GBP.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 3,840 on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti also has more RT cores (38 vs 30) and more AI cores (152 vs 120), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $312 GBP against $1,063 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-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 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster card by about 33%. 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 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $751 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,840 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 38✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 152✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,410 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 1,665 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Dec 2020 |