RTX A4000 Mobile vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with RTX A4000 Mobile, including specs and performance data.
RTX 3060 Ti outperforms RTX A4000 Mobile by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 75 | 157 |
| Place by popularity | 18 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 60.41 | no data |
| Power efficiency | 18.49 | 23.28 |
| Architecture | Ampere (2020−2025) | Ampere (2020−2025) |
| GPU code name | GA104 | GA104 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 1 December 2020 (4 years ago) | 12 April 2021 (4 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $399 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
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 cores | 4864 | 5120 |
| Core clock speed | 1410 MHz | 1140 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1665 MHz | 1680 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 17,400 million | 17,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 200 Watt | 115 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 253.1 | 268.8 |
| Floating-point processing power | 16.2 TFLOPS | 17.2 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 80 | 80 |
| TMUs | 152 | 160 |
| Tensor Cores | 152 | 160 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
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 size | no data | large |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Length | 242 mm | no data |
| Width | 2-slot | no data |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 12-pin | no data |
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 type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1750 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 448.0 GB/s | 384.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | + | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | Portable Device Dependent |
| HDMI | + | - |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| CUDA | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| DLSS | + | + |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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.
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 HD | 139
+39%
| 100−110
−39%
|
| 1440p | 77
+40%
| 55−60
−40%
|
| 4K | 49
+40%
| 35−40
−40%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 2.87 | no data |
| 1440p | 5.18 | no data |
| 4K | 8.14 | no data |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 344
+73.7%
|
190−200
−73.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 132
+61%
|
80−85
−61%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 156
+92.6%
|
80−85
−92.6%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 145
+16%
|
120−130
−16%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 330
+66.7%
|
190−200
−66.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 113
+37.8%
|
80−85
−37.8%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 144
+26.3%
|
110−120
−26.3%
|
| Fortnite | 210−220
+35.9%
|
150−160
−35.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 200
+44.9%
|
130−140
−44.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 176
+57.1%
|
110−120
−57.1%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 127
+56.8%
|
80−85
−56.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+21.8%
|
140−150
−21.8%
|
| Valorant | 270−280
+26.8%
|
210−220
−26.8%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 124
−0.8%
|
120−130
+0.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 224
+13.1%
|
190−200
−13.1%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280
+0%
|
270−280
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 95
+15.9%
|
80−85
−15.9%
|
| Dota 2 | 145
+2.8%
|
140−150
−2.8%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 137
+20.2%
|
110−120
−20.2%
|
| Fortnite | 210−220
+35.9%
|
150−160
−35.9%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 196
+42%
|
130−140
−42%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 158
+41.1%
|
110−120
−41.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 141
+17.5%
|
120−130
−17.5%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 99
+22.2%
|
80−85
−22.2%
|
| Metro Exodus | 110
+31%
|
80−85
−31%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+21.8%
|
140−150
−21.8%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 185
+51.6%
|
120−130
−51.6%
|
| Valorant | 270−280
+26.8%
|
210−220
−26.8%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 114
−9.6%
|
120−130
+9.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 84
+2.4%
|
80−85
−2.4%
|
| Dota 2 | 135
−4.4%
|
140−150
+4.4%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 129
+13.2%
|
110−120
−13.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 173
+25.4%
|
130−140
−25.4%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 81
+0%
|
80−85
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+21.8%
|
140−150
−21.8%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 92
−32.6%
|
120−130
+32.6%
|
| Valorant | 274
+28.6%
|
210−220
−28.6%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 210−220
+35.9%
|
150−160
−35.9%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 146
+69.8%
|
85−90
−69.8%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 350−400
+41.1%
|
240−250
−41.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 97
+36.6%
|
70−75
−36.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 66
+29.4%
|
50−55
−29.4%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
|
| Valorant | 300−350
+23.6%
|
240−250
−23.6%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 98
+5.4%
|
90−95
−5.4%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 54
+35%
|
40−45
−35%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 105
+23.5%
|
85−90
−23.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 150
+51.5%
|
95−100
−51.5%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 57
+39%
|
40−45
−39%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 100−110
+56.9%
|
65−70
−56.9%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 130−140
+46.7%
|
90−95
−46.7%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 36
−11.1%
|
40−45
+11.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 107
+44.6%
|
70−75
−44.6%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 30−35
+39.1%
|
21−24
−39.1%
|
| Metro Exodus | 43
+34.4%
|
30−35
−34.4%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 77
+37.5%
|
55−60
−37.5%
|
| Valorant | 280−290
+33.2%
|
210−220
−33.2%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 65
+16.1%
|
55−60
−16.1%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 60−65
+52.5%
|
40−45
−52.5%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 25
+38.9%
|
18−20
−38.9%
|
| Dota 2 | 109
+3.8%
|
100−110
−3.8%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 65
+41.3%
|
45−50
−41.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 103
+56.1%
|
65−70
−56.1%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 31
+34.8%
|
21−24
−34.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
+75.6%
|
45−50
−75.6%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 70−75
+55.6%
|
45−50
−55.6%
|
This is how RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A4000 Mobile compete in popular games:
- RTX 3060 Ti is 39% faster in 1080p
- RTX 3060 Ti is 40% faster in 1440p
- RTX 3060 Ti is 40% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in Hogwarts Legacy, with 1080p resolution and the Low Preset, the RTX 3060 Ti is 93% faster.
- in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX A4000 Mobile is 33% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- RTX 3060 Ti performs better in 58 tests (88%)
- RTX A4000 Mobile performs better in 5 tests (8%)
- there's a draw in 3 tests (5%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 45.96 | 33.27 |
| Recency | 1 December 2020 | 12 April 2021 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 200 Watt | 115 Watt |
RTX 3060 Ti has a 38.1% higher aggregate performance score.
RTX A4000 Mobile, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 months, and 73.9% lower power consumption.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is our recommended choice as it beats the RTX A4000 Mobile in performance tests.
Be aware that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a desktop graphics card while RTX A4000 Mobile is a mobile workstation one.
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