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

✅+61% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,900 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2441.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅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 RTX6000-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,617 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1478.7% HIGHER MSRP
$6,299 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($6,299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

GRID RTX6000-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅+61% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,900 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2441.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,617 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1478.7% HIGHER MSRP
$6,299 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($6,299 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GRID RTX6000-1Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 12,617 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GRID RTX6000-1Q is a 2015 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 2015, 61.0% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $5,900 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $6,299 MSRP, and you are getting 61.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2441.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GRID RTX6000-1Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID RTX6000-1Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $6,299 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RTX6000-1Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	152 FPS	137 FPS
medium	137 FPS	116 FPS
high	118 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	115 FPS
medium	107 FPS	97 FPS
high	91 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	40 FPS
medium	65 FPS	36 FPS
high	50 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	425 FPS	165 FPS
medium	366 FPS	134 FPS
high	296 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	119 FPS
medium	229 FPS	95 FPS
high	190 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	68 FPS
medium	114 FPS	54 FPS
high	96 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	33 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	859 FPS	568 FPS
medium	693 FPS	454 FPS
high	602 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	426 FPS
medium	529 FPS	341 FPS
high	452 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	213 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	284 FPS
medium	346 FPS	227 FPS
high	275 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	142 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	580 FPS	274 FPS
medium	514 FPS	235 FPS
high	424 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	210 FPS
medium	427 FPS	184 FPS
high	335 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	114 FPS
medium	266 FPS	90 FPS
high	234 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	57 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GRID RTX6000-1Q

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 RTX6000-1Q

The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 12,617 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 61%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GRID RTX6000-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
G3D Mark Score	20,312+61%	12,617
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+236%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+41%	1178 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+19%	128
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+540%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GRID RTX6000-1Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-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 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID RTX6000-1Q
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+81%	56.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 93.7% less ($5900 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.0 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2445% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).