GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
L4
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs L4 Performance Spectrum
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.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs L4 FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs L4: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
2020Why buy it
- ✅+100.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Costs $1,946 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 1075.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,345 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
Trade-offs
- ❌177.8% higher power demand at 200W vs 72W.
- ❌43.2% longer card at 242mm vs 169mm.
L4
2023Why buy it
- ✅Draws 72W instead of 200W, a 128W reduction.
- ✅Measures 169mm instead of 242mm, a 73mm 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 (10,153 vs 20,312).
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌487.7% HIGHER MSRP$2,345 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,345 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs L4 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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.
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the L4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 100.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2040 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 60 (L4) with 152 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+100% | 10,153 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864 | 7424+53% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS | 30.29 TFLOPS+87% |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2040 MHz+23% |
| ROPs | 80 | 80 |
| TMUs | 152 | 240+58% |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB | 7.5 MB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38 | 60+58% |
| Tensor Cores | 152 | 240+58% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The L4 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 128-bit on the L4. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 48 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the L4's 72W — a 94.1% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 72W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 169mm |
| Height | 112mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6 | 141.0+39% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the L4 launched at $2345. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 83% cheaper ($1946 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.3 (L4) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1083.7% better value. The newer card here is L4 (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-83% | $2345 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.9+1084% | 4.3 |
| Codename | GA104 | AD104 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #73 | #259 |
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