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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU: Comparison
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU separate most on memory bus width: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU at 192 bit, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU at 128 bit, 33% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. VRAM splits them by another 25%, this time favouring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. They match on 6 other specifications, including gpu brand, board partner and tier.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Series | GeForce RTX 30 | GeForce RTX 50 |
| Board Partner | OEM (varies by laptop model) | OEM (varies by laptop model) |
| VRAM | 6 GB-25% | 8 GB |
| Tier | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Ray Tracing Support | true | true |
| TDP | 130 W-13% | 115 W |
| Architecture | Ampere (GA106) | Blackwell |
| Slot Width | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) | N/A (mobile GPU, soldered to laptop motherboard) |
| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 128 bit-33% |
| CUDA Cores | 3840 | 3840 |
| Configurable TGP Range | 60-130W | 65-115W |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
6.8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best-value secondhand gaming laptop chips available, ideal for budget 1080p gaming.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
7.4 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid budget-mainstream 1080p gaming chip for buyers who don't need 1440p performance.
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