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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID M40

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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GRID M40

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID M40 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB 200
20,312
+712.5%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation
GRID M40
2 GB 50
2,500
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 460M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M
brand logoGeForce GTX 570M
brand logoGeForce GTX 745
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
brand logoRTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID M40: 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

  • ✅+712.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 1936.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

GRID M40

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,500 vs 20,312).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    150.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 712.5% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 2,500), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, and 38 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 $601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1936.3% (50.9 vs 2.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID M40 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID M40

The GRID M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GRID M40's 2,500 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 712.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GRID M40 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 (GRID M40). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID M40
G3D Mark Score
20,312+712%
2,500
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4864+1167%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+1942%
0.7933 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+67%
1000 MHz
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+375%
32
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+2426%
0.19 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID M40 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID M40
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M40 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 300% 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 GRID M40. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID M40) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID M40
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GRID M40's 50W — a 120% difference. The GRID M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GRID M40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID M40
TDP
200W
50W-75%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
—
Height
112mm
—
Slots
2
—
Temp (Load)
75
—
Perf/Watt
101.6+103%
50.0
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the GRID M40 launched at $1000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 60.1% cheaper ($601 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.5 (GRID M40) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1936% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID M40
MSRP
$399-60%
$1000
Performance per Dollar
50.9+1936%
2.5
Codename
GA104
GM107
Release
December 1 2020
May 18 2016
Ranking
#73
#742
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