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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation: 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

✅21.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 233.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅72.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (152 vs 88).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌44.9% longer card at 242mm vs 167mm.

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

2024

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 242mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (88 vs 152), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
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150.4% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($999 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. In our data, it leads by 21.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 33.2% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 15,252), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020. 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 $600 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 233.4% (50.9 vs 15.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, RTX 2000E Ada Generation has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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.

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,252 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX 2000E Ada Generation's 15,252 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 33.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,816 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2130 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 22 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) with 152 Tensor cores vs 88.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 2000E Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	20,312+33%	15,252
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864+73%	2816
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+35%	12 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2130 MHz+28%
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	152+73%	88
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+71%	2.8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	12 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	38+73%	22
Tensor Cores	152+73%	88

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 2000E Ada Generation
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation carries 16 GB. RTX 2000E Ada Generation gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 128-bit on the RTX 2000E Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) — the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 2000E Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+100%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	12 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 2000E Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 2000E Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX 2000E Ada Generation's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (RTX 2000E Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 2000E Ada Generation
TDP	200W	70W-65%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	167mm
Height	112mm	68mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	217.9+114%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the RTX 2000E Ada Generation launched at $999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 60.1% cheaper ($600 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 15.3 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 232.7% better value. The newer card here is RTX 2000E Ada Generation (2024 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP	$399-60%	$999
Performance per Dollar	50.9+233%	15.3
Codename	GA104	AD107
Release	December 1 2020	February 12 2024
Ranking	#73	#107

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