GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID M6-0B

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 M6-0B 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 GRID M6-0B: 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

✅+2127.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 8272.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.
❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

GRID M6-0B

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (912 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.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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275.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,500 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 2127.2% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 912), 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 512 MB 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 $1,101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 8272.9% (50.9 vs 0.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID M6-0B 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.

GRID M6-0B

The GRID M6-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GRID M6-0B's 912 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 2127.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GRID M6-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-0B). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID M6-0B
G3D Mark Score	20,312+2127%	912
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+217%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+630%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+58%	96
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+757%	0.56 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 M6-0B leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID M6-0B
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 M6-0B 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 GRID M6-0B. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-0B) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID M6-0B
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-0B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID M6-0B
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GRID M6-0B's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GRID M6-0B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GRID M6-0B). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID M6-0B
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	1mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+1016%	9.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the GRID M6-0B launched at $1500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 73.4% cheaper ($1101 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.6 (GRID M6-0B) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 8383.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID M6-0B
MSRP	$399-73%	$1500
Performance per Dollar	50.9+8383%	0.6
Codename	GA104	GM204
Release	December 1 2020	August 30 2015
Ranking	#73	#535

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