RTX A500 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with RTX A500 Mobile, including specs and performance data.

RTX 3060 Mobile
2021
6 GB GDDR6, 80 Watt
32.58
+85.5%

RTX 3060 Mobile outperforms RTX A500 Mobile by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking168311
Place by popularity68not in top-100
Power efficiency27.9120.05
ArchitectureAmpere (2020−2024)Ampere (2020−2024)
GPU code nameGA106GA107S
Market segmentLaptopMobile workstation
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)22 March 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores38402048
Core clock speed900 MHz832 MHz
Boost clock speed1425 MHz1537 MHz
Number of transistors13,250 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology8 nm8 nm
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt60 Watt (20 - 60 Watt TGP)
Texture fill rate171.098.37
Floating-point processing power10.94 TFLOPS6.296 TFLOPS
ROPs4848
TMUs12064
Tensor Cores12064
Ray Tracing Cores3016

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount6 GB4 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit64 Bit
Memory clock speed1750 MHz1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth336.0 GB/s96 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.56.6
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.03.0
Vulkan1.21.3
CUDA8.68.6

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RTX 3060 Mobile 32.58
+85.5%
RTX A500 Mobile 17.56

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RTX 3060 Mobile 12550
+85.5%
RTX A500 Mobile 6765

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

RTX 3060 Mobile 27419
+153%
RTX A500 Mobile 10818

3DMark Vantage Performance

3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.

RTX 3060 Mobile 57333
+40.1%
RTX A500 Mobile 40923

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

RTX 3060 Mobile 20609
+171%
RTX A500 Mobile 7598

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX 3060 Mobile 104826
+116%
RTX A500 Mobile 48496

3DMark Time Spy Graphics

RTX 3060 Mobile 8222
+175%
RTX A500 Mobile 2995

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD98
+128%
43
−128%
1440p66
+164%
25
−164%
4K40
+90.5%
21−24
−90.5%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 103
+329%
24−27
−329%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 70−75
+100%
35−40
−100%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 76
+204%
24−27
−204%
Battlefield 5 100−110
+108%
50−55
−108%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 65−70
+113%
30−35
−113%
Cyberpunk 2077 86
+258%
24−27
−258%
Far Cry 5 70−75
+103%
35−40
−103%
Far Cry New Dawn 80−85
+95.2%
40−45
−95.2%
Forza Horizon 4 170−180
+73%
100−105
−73%
Hitman 3 106
+253%
30−33
−253%
Horizon Zero Dawn 140−150
+82.1%
75−80
−82.1%
Metro Exodus 164
+209%
50−55
−209%
Red Dead Redemption 2 80−85
+86%
40−45
−86%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 110−120
+125%
50−55
−125%
Watch Dogs: Legion 110−120
+47.5%
80−85
−47.5%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 70−75
+100%
35−40
−100%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 64
+156%
24−27
−156%
Battlefield 5 100−110
+108%
50−55
−108%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 65−70
+113%
30−35
−113%
Cyberpunk 2077 69
+188%
24−27
−188%
Far Cry 5 70−75
+103%
35−40
−103%
Far Cry New Dawn 80−85
+95.2%
40−45
−95.2%
Forza Horizon 4 170−180
+73%
100−105
−73%
Hitman 3 108
+260%
30−33
−260%
Horizon Zero Dawn 189
+142%
75−80
−142%
Metro Exodus 129
+143%
50−55
−143%
Red Dead Redemption 2 102
+137%
40−45
−137%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 158
+155%
62
−155%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 65−70
+83.8%
35−40
−83.8%
Watch Dogs: Legion 158
+97.5%
80−85
−97.5%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 70−75
+100%
35−40
−100%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 56
+124%
24−27
−124%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 65−70
+113%
30−35
−113%
Cyberpunk 2077 62
+158%
24−27
−158%
Far Cry 5 70−75
+103%
35−40
−103%
Forza Horizon 4 170−180
+73%
100−105
−73%
Hitman 3 96
+220%
30−33
−220%
Horizon Zero Dawn 120
+53.8%
75−80
−53.8%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 140
+159%
54
−159%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 78
+169%
29
−169%
Watch Dogs: Legion 46
−73.9%
80−85
+73.9%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 96
+123%
40−45
−123%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 60−65
+107%
30−33
−107%
Far Cry New Dawn 50−55
+108%
24−27
−108%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 35−40
+119%
16−18
−119%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 48
+269%
12−14
−269%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 35−40
+124%
16−18
−124%
Cyberpunk 2077 39
+388%
8−9
−388%
Far Cry 5 35−40
+111%
18−20
−111%
Forza Horizon 4 180−190
+128%
80−85
−128%
Hitman 3 64
+256%
18−20
−256%
Horizon Zero Dawn 85
+166%
30−35
−166%
Metro Exodus 85
+215%
27−30
−215%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 101
+159%
39
−159%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 40−45
+159%
16−18
−159%
Watch Dogs: Legion 116
+22.1%
95−100
−22.1%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 80
+220%
24−27
−220%

4K
High Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
+113%
14−16
−113%
Far Cry New Dawn 24−27
+136%
10−12
−136%
Hitman 3 41
+273%
10−12
−273%
Horizon Zero Dawn 160−170
+105%
75−80
−105%
Metro Exodus 60
+300%
14−16
−300%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 55
+267%
14−16
−267%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 21−24
+133%
9−10
−133%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 11
+57.1%
7−8
−57.1%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 20−22
+150%
8−9
−150%
Cyberpunk 2077 15
+400%
3−4
−400%
Far Cry 5 18−20
+125%
8−9
−125%
Forza Horizon 4 45−50
+114%
21−24
−114%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 60
+300%
14−16
−300%
Watch Dogs: Legion 19
+217%
6−7
−217%

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 44
+214%
14−16
−214%

This is how RTX 3060 Mobile and RTX A500 Mobile compete in popular games:

  • RTX 3060 Mobile is 128% faster in 1080p
  • RTX 3060 Mobile is 164% faster in 1440p
  • RTX 3060 Mobile is 90% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Cyberpunk 2077, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX 3060 Mobile is 400% faster.
  • in Watch Dogs: Legion, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX A500 Mobile is 74% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • RTX 3060 Mobile is ahead in 71 test (99%)
  • RTX A500 Mobile is ahead in 1 test (1%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.58 17.56
Recency 12 January 2021 22 March 2022
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB 4 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 60 Watt

RTX 3060 Mobile has a 85.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 50% higher maximum VRAM amount.

RTX A500 Mobile, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is our recommended choice as it beats the RTX A500 Mobile in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is a notebook graphics card while RTX A500 Mobile is a mobile workstation one.


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