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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs P106-100

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs P106-100 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB 200
20,312
+206.5%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation
P106-100
4 GB 75
6,628
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 660 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 P106-100: 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

  • ✅+206.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 72% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $175 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 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.
  • ❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.6 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs $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 206.5% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 6,628), 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 4 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 $175 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $224, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 72% (50.9 vs 29.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs P106-100 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

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the P106-100's 6,628 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 206.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP106-100
G3D Mark Score
20,312+206%
6,628
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
4864+153%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+143%
6.655 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1733 MHz+4%
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152+27%
120
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+586%
0.7 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P106-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP106-100
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 P106-100 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 128-bit on the P106-100. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP106-100
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP106-100
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP106-100
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP106-100
TDP
200W
75W-63%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
250mm
Height
112mm
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Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75
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Perf/Watt
101.6+15%
88.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the P106-100 launched at $224. On MSRP, P106-100 was 43.9% cheaper ($175 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 29.6 (P106-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 72% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiP106-100
MSRP
$399
$224-44%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+72%
29.6
Codename
GA104
GP104
Release
December 1 2020
December 12 2017
Ranking
#73
#529
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