GeForce GTS 160M 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. The GeForce GTS 160M is positioned at rank #275 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 GTS 160M

#265

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

639%

#267

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

580%

#268

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

578%

#272

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

526%

#273

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

522%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

99%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

99%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#287

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

96%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

94%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

94%

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 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). 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 GTS 160M 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 2891.5% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 160M.

Insight	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2891.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2891.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🔮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

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 220.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTS 160M.

Insight	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+220.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️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.

GeForce GTS 160M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 160M and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTS 160M

The GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 679 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 GTS 160M scores 679 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 2891.5%. The GeForce GTS 160M is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	679	20,312+2891%
Architecture	Kepler	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	4864+1167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+2120%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1665 MHz+75%
ROPs	16	80+400%
TMUs	32	152+375%
L1 Cache	0.03 MB	4.8 MB+15900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	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 GTS 160M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	8 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	448 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	4 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 Ultimate (12_2)+8%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 160M draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 126.5% difference. The GeForce GTS 160M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTS 160M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	45W-78%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	75-17%
Perf/Watt	15.1	101.6+573%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTS 160M costs 89.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.6 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 220.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).