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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+2690.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 774.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID K140Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $274 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (728 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GRID K140Q

2013

Why buy it

✅+2690.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 774.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $125 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $274 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (728 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GRID K140Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 728 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GRID K140Q is a 2013 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2013, 2690.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 219.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $125 MSRP, and you are getting 2690.1% higher G3D Mark. GRID K140Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GRID K140Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GRID K140Q is 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 728 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

GRID K140Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
1080p
low	152 FPS	33 FPS
medium	137 FPS	26 FPS
high	118 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	25 FPS
medium	107 FPS	20 FPS
high	91 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	16 FPS
medium	65 FPS	13 FPS
high	50 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	8 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open GRID K140Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
1080p
low	425 FPS	33 FPS
medium	366 FPS	26 FPS
high	296 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	25 FPS
medium	229 FPS	20 FPS
high	190 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	16 FPS
medium	114 FPS	12 FPS
high	96 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	7 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open GRID K140Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
1080p
low	859 FPS	33 FPS
medium	693 FPS	26 FPS
high	602 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	25 FPS
medium	529 FPS	20 FPS
high	452 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	16 FPS
medium	346 FPS	13 FPS
high	275 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	8 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open GRID K140Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
1080p
low	580 FPS	33 FPS
medium	514 FPS	26 FPS
high	424 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	25 FPS
medium	427 FPS	20 FPS
high	335 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	16 FPS
medium	266 FPS	13 FPS
high	234 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	8 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open GRID K140Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GRID K140Q

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.

GRID K140Q

The GRID K140Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 728 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GRID K140Q's 728 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 2690.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GRID K140Q uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,536 (GRID K140Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
G3D Mark Score	20,312+2690%	728
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+217%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+608%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+19%	128
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+3592%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID K140Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K140Q has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K140Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11_0 (GRID K140Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 3rd Gen (GRID K140Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 3rd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GRID K140Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GRID K140Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K140Q
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+3075%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GRID K140Q launched at $125. The GRID K140Q costs 68.7% less ($274 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.8 (GRID K140Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 777.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).