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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce4 Ti 4200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce4 Ti 4200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅16878.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 168742.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 512), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌38.3% longer card at 242mm vs 175mm.

GeForce4 Ti 4200

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅236.8% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (512 vs 152).
✅Measures 175mm instead of 242mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16878.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 338433.3% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 6), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 168742.4% (50.9 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce4 Ti 4200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce4 Ti 4200

The GeForce4 Ti 4200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 6 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 338433.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 128 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) with 152 Tensor cores vs 512.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce4 Ti 4200
G3D Mark Score	20,312+338433%	6
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	16384+237%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	82.58 TFLOPS+410%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2520 MHz+51%
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	152	512+237%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	16 MB+233%
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	128+237%
Tensor Cores	152	512+237%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 Ti 4200 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce4 Ti 4200
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4200. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce4 Ti 4200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce4 Ti 4200
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce4 Ti 4200
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+48%	8.1
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+207%	1.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 Ti 4200).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce4 Ti 4200
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	None
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4200's 450W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 175mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce4 Ti 4200
TDP	200W-56%	450W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	175mm
Height	112mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	65-13%
Perf/Watt	101.6	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the GeForce4 Ti 4200 launched at $199. On MSRP, GeForce4 Ti 4200 was 50.1% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce4 Ti 4200 (2022 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce4 Ti 4200
MSRP	$399	$199-50%
Performance per Dollar	50.9	0.0
Codename	GA104	AD102
Release	December 1 2020	September 20 2022
Ranking	#73	#4

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