GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs L2

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••••••

L2

2023Core: 1440 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••RTX 3060 Ti••••

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+271.5%

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

4 GB 275

5,467

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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

✅+271.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1762.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌
401.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

L2

2023

Why buy it

✅+271.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1762.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,467 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌
401.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than L2?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 5,467 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while L2 is a 2023 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 271.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 about $1,601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 271.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1762.3%. L2 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does L2 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. L2 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,000 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 271.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1762.3%.

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

L2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
1080p
low	152 FPS	202 FPS
medium	137 FPS	190 FPS
high	118 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	180 FPS
medium	107 FPS	148 FPS
high	91 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	88 FPS
medium	65 FPS	76 FPS
high	50 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L2

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
1080p
low	425 FPS	246 FPS
medium	366 FPS	197 FPS
high	296 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	185 FPS
medium	229 FPS	148 FPS
high	190 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	123 FPS
medium	114 FPS	98 FPS
high	96 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L2

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
1080p
low	859 FPS	246 FPS
medium	693 FPS	197 FPS
high	602 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	185 FPS
medium	529 FPS	148 FPS
high	452 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	123 FPS
medium	346 FPS	98 FPS
high	275 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L2

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
1080p
low	580 FPS	246 FPS
medium	514 FPS	197 FPS
high	424 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	185 FPS
medium	427 FPS	148 FPS
high	335 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	123 FPS
medium	266 FPS	98 FPS
high	234 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L2

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the L2's 5,467 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 271.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 92 (L2) with 152 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
G3D Mark Score	20,312+272%	5,467
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	11776+142%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+266%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2520 MHz+51%
ROPs	80	128+60%
TMUs	152	368+142%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	11.5 MB+140%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	92+142%
Tensor Cores	152	368+142%

✨

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 L2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the L2 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the L2's 275W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L2
TDP	200W-27%	275W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+411%	19.9

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the L2 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 80% less ($1601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.7 (L2) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1785.2% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).