GeForce PCX 5300 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 PCX 5300 is positioned at rank #376 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 PCX 5300

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

72540%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

69690%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

68880%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

68760%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

68620%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

68230%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

67370%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

67120%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

66500%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

66320%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

65520%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

65380%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

64200%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

64160%

#361

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

80000%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

90%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

90%

#379

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

80%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

70%

#381

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

70%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

30%

#383

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

30%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

20%

#385

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

20%

#386

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

20%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

20%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

20%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

20%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

10%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 338433.3% 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 PCX 5300.

Insight	GeForce PCX 5300	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-338433.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+338433.3%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🔮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 18035.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce PCX 5300.

Insight	GeForce PCX 5300	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+18035.7%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce PCX 5300 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce PCX 5300

The GeForce PCX 5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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 PCX 5300 scores 6 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 338433.3%. The GeForce PCX 5300 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 680 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5300	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	6	20,312+338433%
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	21760+347%	4864
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+547%	16.2 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+45%	1665 MHz
ROPs	176+120%	80
TMUs	680+347%	152
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+344%	4.8 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+2300%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	170+347%	38
Tensor Cores	680+347%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce PCX 5300	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 PCX 5300 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: 96 MB (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce PCX 5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5300	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	96 MB+2300%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5300	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	9.0a	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	1.5	4.6+207%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce PCX 5300) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (Ampere).

Feature	GeForce PCX 5300	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	None	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	None	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs		H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce PCX 5300 draws 575W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 96.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5300) 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: 70 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce PCX 5300	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	575W	200W-65%
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	168mm	242mm
Height	100mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75
Perf/Watt	0.0	101.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce PCX 5300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce PCX 5300 costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (GeForce PCX 5300) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 18025% better value. The GeForce PCX 5300 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).