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A10G vs GeForce RTX 3060

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A10G

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
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A10G vs GeForce RTX 3060 Performance Spectrum

A10G
24 GB 150
13,598
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoTITAN V CEO Edition
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB 170
16,995
+25.0%
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

A10G vs GeForce RTX 3060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
  • ✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,598 vs 16,995).
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌
    659.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
  • ❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $2,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 849.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 25% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 13,598), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,171 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 849.7% (51.7 vs 5.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

A10G vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the A10G scores 13,598 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 25%. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.

FeatureA10GGeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score
13,598
16,995+25%
Architecture
Ampere
Ampere
Process Node
8 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
9216+157%
3584
Compute (TFLOPS)
31.52 TFLOPS+147%
12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1710 MHz
1777 MHz+4%
ROPs
96+100%
48
TMUs
288+157%
112
L1 Cache
9 MB+157%
3.5 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB+100%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
72+157%
28
Tensor Cores
288+157%
112
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The A10G leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureA10GGeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G has 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. A10G gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the A10G and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureA10GGeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity
24 GB+100%
12 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
6 MB+100%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureA10GGeForce RTX 3060
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

FeatureA10GGeForce RTX 3060
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75.

FeatureA10GGeForce RTX 3060
TDP
150W-12%
170W
Recommended PSU
500W-9%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
267mm
242mm
Height
112mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
Unknown-100%
75
Perf/Watt
90.7
100.0+10%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the A10G came in at $2500, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 86.8% cheaper ($2171 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 857.4% better value.

FeatureA10GGeForce RTX 3060
MSRP
$2500
$329-87%
Performance per Dollar
5.4
51.7+857%
Codename
GA102
GA106
Release
April 12 2021
January 12 2021
Ranking
#182
#114
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