GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
NVS 810
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs NVS 810 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 NVS 810 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 NVS 810: 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
- ✅+1604% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Costs $301 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $700 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 2889.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $700 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
- ❌194.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 68W.
- ❌22.2% longer card at 242mm vs 198mm.
NVS 810
2015Why buy it
- ✅Draws 68W instead of 200W, a 132W reduction.
- ✅Measures 198mm instead of 242mm, a 44mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,192 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.
- ❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌75.4% HIGHER MSRP$700 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs NVS 810 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.
NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the NVS 810's 1,192 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1604%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+1604% | 1,192 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+850% | 512 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+1431% | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+61% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 152+375% | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+1820% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The NVS 810 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the NVS 810 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 64-bit on the NVS 810. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 8+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | NVDEC 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 98.5% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 198mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 68W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 198mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+481% | 17.5 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the NVS 810 launched at $700. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 43% cheaper ($301 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.7 (NVS 810) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2894.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-43% | $700 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.9+2894% | 1.7 |
| Codename | GA104 | GM107 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #73 | #826 |
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