GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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

✅+943.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1466.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

2018

Why buy it

✅+943.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1466.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 3.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,947 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,947 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is a 2018 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 943.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 943.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1466.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $599 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	152 FPS	88 FPS
medium	137 FPS	70 FPS
high	118 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	66 FPS
medium	107 FPS	53 FPS
high	91 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	29 FPS
medium	65 FPS	27 FPS
high	50 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	425 FPS	88 FPS
medium	366 FPS	70 FPS
high	296 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	66 FPS
medium	229 FPS	48 FPS
high	190 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	38 FPS
medium	114 FPS	25 FPS
high	96 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	859 FPS	88 FPS
medium	693 FPS	70 FPS
high	602 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	66 FPS
medium	529 FPS	53 FPS
high	452 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	44 FPS
medium	346 FPS	35 FPS
high	275 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
1080p
low	580 FPS	88 FPS
medium	514 FPS	70 FPS
high	424 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	66 FPS
medium	427 FPS	53 FPS
high	335 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	44 FPS
medium	266 FPS	35 FPS
high	234 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3

The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,947 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 1,947 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 943.2%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
G3D Mark Score	20,312+943%	1,947
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm

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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 Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3's 7W — a 186.5% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3
TDP	200W	7W-97%
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	278.1+174%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3.3 (Qualcomm Adreno 8cx Gen 3) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1442.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).