GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs UHD Graphics

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+1244.3%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

Intel UHD Graphics

Shared System RAM 10

1,511

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

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

✅+1244.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1900% higher power demand at 200W vs 10W.

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 200W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,511 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Intel UHD Graphics

2021

Why buy it

✅+1244.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 200W, a 190W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1900% higher power demand at 200W vs 10W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,511 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Intel UHD Graphics?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,511 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel UHD Graphics is a 2021 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 1244.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 10nm. 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1244.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Intel UHD Graphics is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (10W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel UHD Graphics make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Intel UHD Graphics is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (10W vs 200W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 1244.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

Intel UHD Graphics Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	152 FPS	30 FPS
medium	137 FPS	22 FPS
high	118 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	22 FPS
medium	107 FPS	14 FPS
high	91 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	9 FPS
medium	65 FPS	6 FPS
high	50 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	425 FPS	68 FPS
medium	366 FPS	49 FPS
high	296 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	48 FPS
medium	229 FPS	26 FPS
high	190 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	23 FPS
medium	114 FPS	14 FPS
high	96 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	859 FPS	68 FPS
medium	693 FPS	54 FPS
high	602 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	51 FPS
medium	529 FPS	41 FPS
high	452 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	34 FPS
medium	346 FPS	27 FPS
high	275 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	17 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
1080p
low	580 FPS	68 FPS
medium	514 FPS	54 FPS
high	424 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	15 FPS
medium	427 FPS	12 FPS
high	335 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	11 FPS
medium	266 FPS	8 FPS
high	234 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	5 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Intel UHD Graphics

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.

Intel UHD Graphics

The Intel UHD Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 11 2021. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 10 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,511 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 1,511 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1244.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Intel UHD Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm+. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 (Intel UHD Graphics). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
G3D Mark Score	20,312+1244%	1,511
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 11.0
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm+
Shading Units	4864+1800%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+4119%	0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+122%	750 MHz
ROPs	80+900%	8
TMUs	152+850%	16

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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 Intel UHD Graphics relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
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 Intel UHD Graphics has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics's 10W — a 181% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Intel UHD Graphics
TDP	200W	10W-95%
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	151.1+49%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics) — the Intel UHD Graphics offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).