GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs TITAN V CEO Edition
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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 GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN V CEO Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 160.4% more VRAM (31 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Volta (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+160.4%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $5,300 for the TITAN V CEO Edition, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1439.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1439.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($340) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,300) |
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 RTX 3060 12GB and TITAN V CEO Edition
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
TITAN V CEO Edition
The TITAN V CEO Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 21 2018. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,988 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores 16,777 and the TITAN V CEO Edition reaches 16,988 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is built on Ampere while the TITAN V CEO Edition uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 5,120 (TITAN V CEO Edition). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V CEO Edition). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1455 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,777 | 16,988+1% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Volta |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+75% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.64 TFLOPS+106% | 14.9 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+18% | 1455 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 128+33% |
| TMUs | 280 | 320+14% |
| L1 Cache | 8.8 MB | 10 MB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Tensor Cores | 280 | 640+129% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The TITAN V CEO Edition relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN V CEO Edition has 31 GB. The TITAN V CEO Edition offers 160.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 868 GB/s (TITAN V CEO Edition) — a 141.1% advantage for the TITAN V CEO Edition. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 31.25 GB+160% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 868 GB/s+141% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 4096-bit+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 12.0 (TITAN V CEO Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs VCN 6.0 (TITAN V CEO Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V CEO Edition).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 350W versus the TITAN V CEO Edition's 250W — a 33.3% difference. The TITAN V CEO Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 600W (TITAN V CEO Edition). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-8% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.9 | 68.0+42% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the TITAN V CEO Edition launched at $0 and now averages $5300. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs 93.6% less ($4960 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 3.2 (TITAN V CEO Edition) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 1440.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | TITAN V CEO Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340-94% | $5300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.3+1441% | 3.2 |
| Codename | GA102 | GV100 |
| Release | January 11 2022 | June 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #38 | #115 |
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