GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID K160Q

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

✅+3134.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 913.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.0 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 K160Q

2013

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (628 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 5.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GRID K160Q

2013

Why buy it

✅+3134.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 913.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.0 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 (628 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 5.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GRID K160Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 628 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GRID K160Q 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, 3134.4% 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 3134.4% higher G3D Mark. GRID K160Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GRID K160Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GRID K160Q is 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 628 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 K160Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
1080p
low	152 FPS	28 FPS
medium	137 FPS	23 FPS
high	118 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	21 FPS
medium	107 FPS	17 FPS
high	91 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	14 FPS
medium	65 FPS	11 FPS
high	50 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	7 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
1080p
low	425 FPS	28 FPS
medium	366 FPS	23 FPS
high	296 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	21 FPS
medium	229 FPS	17 FPS
high	190 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	14 FPS
medium	114 FPS	11 FPS
high	96 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
1080p
low	859 FPS	28 FPS
medium	693 FPS	23 FPS
high	602 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	21 FPS
medium	529 FPS	17 FPS
high	452 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	14 FPS
medium	346 FPS	11 FPS
high	275 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	7 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
1080p
low	580 FPS	28 FPS
medium	514 FPS	23 FPS
high	424 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	21 FPS
medium	427 FPS	17 FPS
high	335 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	14 FPS
medium	266 FPS	11 FPS
high	234 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	7 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GRID K160Q

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 K160Q

The GRID K160Q 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: 628 points. Launch price was $937.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GRID K160Q's 628 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 3134.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GRID K160Q uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,536 (GRID K160Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K160Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
G3D Mark Score	20,312+3134%	628
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 K160Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
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 K160Q 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 K160Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GRID K160Q'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 K160Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID K160Q
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+3529%	2.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GRID K160Q launched at $125. The GRID K160Q costs 68.7% less ($274 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.0 (GRID K160Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 918% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).