GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Intel UHD Graphics 610

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - 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.

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

  • βœ…+2856.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ampere (2020βˆ’2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 610

2017

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (687 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: 2017-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 610?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 687 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel UHD Graphics 610 is a 2017 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 2017, 2856.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 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 2856.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Intel UHD Graphics 610 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 610 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
1080p
low152 FPS15 FPS
medium137 FPS11 FPS
high118 FPS6 FPS
ultra100 FPS4 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS10 FPS
medium107 FPS6 FPS
high91 FPS3 FPS
ultra82 FPS1 FPS
4K
low77 FPS4 FPS
medium65 FPS2 FPS
high50 FPS1 FPS
ultra43 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
1080p
low425 FPS31 FPS
medium366 FPS25 FPS
high296 FPS21 FPS
ultra248 FPS15 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS23 FPS
medium229 FPS19 FPS
high190 FPS15 FPS
ultra156 FPS12 FPS
4K
low133 FPS15 FPS
medium114 FPS12 FPS
high96 FPS10 FPS
ultra73 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
1080p
low859 FPS31 FPS
medium693 FPS25 FPS
high602 FPS21 FPS
ultra457 FPS15 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS23 FPS
medium529 FPS19 FPS
high452 FPS15 FPS
ultra343 FPS12 FPS
4K
low434 FPS15 FPS
medium346 FPS12 FPS
high275 FPS10 FPS
ultra221 FPS8 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
1080p
low580 FPS31 FPS
medium514 FPS25 FPS
high424 FPS21 FPS
ultra373 FPS15 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS9 FPS
medium427 FPS7 FPS
high335 FPS5 FPS
ultra290 FPS4 FPS
4K
low285 FPS6 FPS
medium266 FPS4 FPS
high234 FPS3 FPS
ultra195 FPS2 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Intel UHD Graphics 610

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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 610

The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 687 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 687 β€” the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 2856.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 uses Generation 9.5, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
G3D Mark Score
20,312+2857%
687
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 9.5
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
4864+2543%
184
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+3728%
0.4232 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+45%
1150 MHz
ROPs
80+2567%
3
TMUs
152+561%
23
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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 610 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
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 610 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 610).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,JPEG,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 610's 15W β€” a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 610). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75Β°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
TDP
200W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
600W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
β€”
Height
112mm
β€”
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
75Β°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+122%
45.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 610 launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 610 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 610) β€” the Intel UHD Graphics 610 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel UHD Graphics 610
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
50.9
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Comet Lake GT2
Release
December 1 2020
October 1 2017
Ranking
#73
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