GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Iris Pro Graphics P6300

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Intel

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

2014Core: 300 MHzBoost: 800 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…+1183.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 382.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 10.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 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.

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

2014

Why buy it

  • βœ…Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,582 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: 2014-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Iris Pro Graphics P6300?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,582 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is a 2014 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 2014, 1183.9% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 166.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 1183.9% higher G3D Mark. Iris Pro Graphics P6300 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Iris Pro Graphics P6300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is 2014 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,582 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
1080p
low152 FPS16 FPS
medium137 FPS11 FPS
high118 FPS7 FPS
ultra100 FPS4 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS11 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 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
1080p
low425 FPS71 FPS
medium366 FPS49 FPS
high296 FPS32 FPS
ultra248 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS51 FPS
medium229 FPS28 FPS
high190 FPS20 FPS
ultra156 FPS15 FPS
4K
low133 FPS23 FPS
medium114 FPS15 FPS
high96 FPS12 FPS
ultra73 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
1080p
low859 FPS71 FPS
medium693 FPS57 FPS
high602 FPS47 FPS
ultra457 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS53 FPS
medium529 FPS43 FPS
high452 FPS36 FPS
ultra343 FPS27 FPS
4K
low434 FPS36 FPS
medium346 FPS28 FPS
high275 FPS24 FPS
ultra221 FPS18 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
1080p
low580 FPS71 FPS
medium514 FPS57 FPS
high424 FPS37 FPS
ultra373 FPS24 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS11 FPS
medium427 FPS8 FPS
high335 FPS6 FPS
ultra290 FPS5 FPS
4K
low285 FPS7 FPS
medium266 FPS5 FPS
high234 FPS4 FPS
ultra195 FPS3 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Iris Pro Graphics P6300

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

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Iris Pro Graphics P6300's 1,582 β€” the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1183.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 uses Generation 8.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 800 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
G3D Mark Score
20,312+1184%
1,582
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 8.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+1167%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+2537%
0.6144 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+108%
800 MHz
ROPs
80+1233%
6
TMUs
152+217%
48
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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 Iris Pro Graphics P6300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
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 Iris Pro Graphics P6300 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 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
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 (11_1) (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (11_1)
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Iris Pro Graphics P6300's 15W β€” a 172.1% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P6300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75Β°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
TDP
200W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
600W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
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Height
112mm
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Slots
2
β€”
Temp (Load)
75
75Β°C
Perf/Watt
101.6
105.5+4%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics P6300 launched at $150. The Iris Pro Graphics P6300 costs 62.4% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10.5 (Iris Pro Graphics P6300) β€” the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 384.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIris Pro Graphics P6300
MSRP
$399
$150-62%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+385%
10.5
Codename
GA104
Broadwell GT3e
Release
December 1 2020
September 5 2014
Ranking
#73
#755