GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs P102-100

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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P102-100

2018Core: 1582 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs P102-100 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 P102-100: 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

2020

Why buy it

  • +515.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $201 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Delivers 825.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

P102-100

2018

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,301 vs 20,312).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 50.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $600 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 515.3% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 3,301), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, and 38 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $201 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $600, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 825.3% (50.9 vs 5.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs P102-100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

NVIDIA

P102-100

The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the P102-100's 3,301 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 515.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP102-100
G3D Mark Score
20,312+515%
3,301
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
4864+52%
3200
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+50%
10.77 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1683 MHz+1%
ROPs
80
80
TMUs
152
200+32%
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+300%
1.2 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+60%
2.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P102-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP102-100
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the P102-100 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 300% 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 P102-100. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP102-100
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+60%
2.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP102-100
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP102-100
TDP
200W-20%
250W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
267mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+670%
13.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the P102-100 launched at $600. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 33.5% cheaper ($201 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.5 (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 825.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP102-100
MSRP
$399-34%
$600
Performance per Dollar
50.9+825%
5.5
Codename
GA104
GP102
Release
December 1 2020
February 12 2018
Ranking
#73
#560

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