GeForce FX 5900ZT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce FX 5900ZT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). 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 FX 5900ZT 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 61451.5% 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 FX 5900ZT.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5900ZT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-61451.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+61451.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🔮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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5900ZT and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce FX 5900ZT
The GeForce FX 5900ZT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5900ZT scores 33 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 61451.5%. The GeForce FX 5900ZT is built on Rankine while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900ZT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 33 | 20,312+61452% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2 | 4864+375% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 | 16.2 TFLOPS+1202% |
| ROPs | 48 ×2 | 80+67% |
| TMUs | 64 ×2 | 152+138% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.8 MB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900ZT | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5900ZT 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: 0.75 MB (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900ZT | 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 | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900ZT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0a | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+33% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900ZT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | None | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5900ZT draws 365W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 58.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 218mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900ZT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 200W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 218mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 101.6+101500% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5900ZT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce FX 5900ZT costs 100+% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5900ZT) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce FX 5900ZT offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5900ZT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 72.5 |
| Codename | GF110 | GA104 |
| Release | March 24 2011 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #555 | #73 |
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