GeForce G200
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce G200 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce G200

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce G200 is positioned at rank #357 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce G200

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
16120%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
15487%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
15307%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
15280%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
15249%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
15162%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
14971%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
14916%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
14778%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
14738%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
14560%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
14529%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
14267%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
14258%
#342
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
17778%
#357
GeForce G200
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
100%
#358
RADEON X700 PRO
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
93%
#359
GeForce 6500
MSRP: $100|Avg: $5
84%
#361
RADEON X800 GT
MSRP: $249|Avg: $15
76%
#362
GeForce 6600
MSRP: $270|Avg: $10
71%
#363
RADEON 9550
MSRP: $129|Avg: $30
60%
#364
GeForce FX 5700LE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
56%
#365
Radeon X1600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $49
56%
#366
GeForce PCX 5750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
51%
#367
GeForce FX 5700
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
47%
#368
RADEON X800 XL
MSRP: $349|Avg: $15
44%
#369
RADEON X800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $20
44%
#370
RADEON 9600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
40%
#371
RADEON X800 PRO
MSRP: $399|Avg: $15
36%
#372
GeForce FX 5200LE
MSRP: $43|Avg: $25
36%
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 G200 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 14835.3% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G200.

InsightGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-14835.3%)
Leading raw performance (+14835.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮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

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 700.1% better value per dollar than the GeForce G200.

InsightGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+700.1%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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 G200 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce G200

The GeForce G200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $79.

NVIDIA

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 G200 scores 136 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 14835.3%. The GeForce G200 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G200) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G200) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
136
20,312+14835%
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
14 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
384
4864+1167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.127 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+1337%
Boost Clock
1468 MHz
1665 MHz+13%
ROPs
16
80+400%
TMUs
24
152+533%
L1 Cache
0.14 MB
4.8 MB+3329%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
4 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce G200GeForce 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 G200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce G200) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
448 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
4 MB+700%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce G200) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
10.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)+19%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G200) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce G200) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
None
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP4)
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G200 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce G200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G200) 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: 75 vs 75.

FeatureGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
30W-85%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
Legacy
8-pin
Length
168mm
242mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75
75
Perf/Watt
4.5
101.6+2158%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce G200 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce G200 costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.1 (GeForce G200) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 696.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce G200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$299-25%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$15-95%
$280
Performance per Dollar
9.1
72.5+697%
Codename
GP108
GA104
Release
May 17 2017
December 1 2020
Ranking
#641
#73