NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 160 W | 115 W |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | — |
| Performance per $100 | 6.6 | — |
| Release year | 2019 | 2021 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws 45W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing.