Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 6 AMD RTX 3060 (2021) vs MSI Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021)
What IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 6 AMD RTX 3060 (2021) does better (10) and where Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
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4.1Graphics2.2
2.6Overall performance2.5
2.6Display5.6
3.0Memory & storage5.8
5.7Battery & portability4.9
3.7Features & cooling2.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 6 AMD RTX 3060 (2021)Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021)
| IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 6 AMD RTX 3060 (2021) | Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 251.9 mm | 259 mm | −7.1 mm |
| Width | 359.6 mm | 359 mm | +0.6 mm |
| Thickness | 24.2 mm | 24.9 mm | −0.7 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.2 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 6 AMD RTX 3060 (2021) better than Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021)?
- GPU compute (FP32)11.8 TFLOPS vs 6.1 TFLOPS+93%
- GPU power (TGP)90 W vs 60 W+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light7,571 vs 4,562+66%
- MUX switchYes · Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021): No
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB2×
- GPU shader cores3,840 vs 2,048+88%
- Battery capacity60 Wh vs 54 Wh+12%
- Video memory6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021): No
- Thickness24.2 mm vs 24.9 mm+3%
Why is Katana GF66 RTX 3050 (2021) better than IdeaPad Gaming 3 15 6 AMD RTX 3060 (2021)?
- RAM (up to)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- Refresh rate60 Hz vs 144 Hz2.4×
- Max. supported RAM16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- Brightness250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core6,927 vs 7,200+4%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core458 vs 494+8%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
- Max CPU clock4.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz+7%
- Geekbench 6 single-core1,879 vs 1,996+6%
- Fan noise (max. load)51 dB vs 49 dB+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 90 W | 60 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,840 | 2,048 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 11.8 TFLOPS | 6.1 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 7,571 | 4,562 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 5 5600H | Core i5-11400H |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 6 | 6 |
| CPU threads | 12 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 5600H, Ryzen 7 5800H | Core i5-11400H, Core i5-12450H, Core i5-12500H, Core i7-11800H, Core i7-12650H, Core i7-12700H, Core i9-12900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 6,927 | 7,200 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 1,879 | 1,996 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 458 | 494 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 91% |
| Response time | — | 9 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 65% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| RAM speed | 3,200 MHz | 3,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,024 GB |
| SSD (base) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Power adapter | 170 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | No | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Thickness | 24.2 mm | 24.9 mm |
| Width | 359.6 mm | 359 mm |
| Depth | 251.9 mm | 259 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | — |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 51 dB | 49 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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