NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 115 W | 160 W |
| Launch MSRP | — | $349 |
| Performance per $100 | — | 6.6 |
| Release year | 2021 | 2019 |
| 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.