GeForce 6200A vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6200A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 507700% higher G3D Mark score and 6300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6200A.

Insight	GeForce 6200A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-507700%)	✅Leading raw performance (+507700%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 6200A Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6200A and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce 6200A

The GeForce 6200A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6200A scores 4 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 507700%. The GeForce 6200A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6200A) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	4	20,312+507700%
Architecture	Maxwell	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	4864+1167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+2142%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1665 MHz+77%
ROPs	8	80+900%
TMUs	24	152+533%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	4.8 MB+2426%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 6200A comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 6300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	8 GB+6300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	448 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6200A) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	9.0c	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.6+119%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 6200A) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	No	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	PureVideo	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 6200A draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 6200A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6200A) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce 6200A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	33W-84%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	168mm	242mm
Height	100mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75
Perf/Watt	0.1	101.6+101500%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 6200A launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 6200A) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).