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

✅+139.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown 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

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅21.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 152).
✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,485 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+139.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅21.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (184 vs 152).
✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 184), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8,485 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than RTX A4500 Embedded GPU?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 8,485 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is a 2022 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 139.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 139.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (80W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A4500 Embedded GPU make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 200W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 139.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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

RTX A4500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	152 FPS	96 FPS
medium	137 FPS	85 FPS
high	118 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	47 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	80 FPS
medium	107 FPS	70 FPS
high	91 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	32 FPS
medium	65 FPS	29 FPS
high	50 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	425 FPS	239 FPS
medium	366 FPS	190 FPS
high	296 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	171 FPS
medium	229 FPS	130 FPS
high	190 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	86 FPS
medium	114 FPS	67 FPS
high	96 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	46 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	859 FPS	382 FPS
medium	693 FPS	305 FPS
high	602 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	286 FPS
medium	529 FPS	229 FPS
high	452 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	191 FPS
medium	346 FPS	153 FPS
high	275 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	95 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	580 FPS	163 FPS
medium	514 FPS	134 FPS
high	424 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	118 FPS
medium	427 FPS	100 FPS
high	335 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	72 FPS
medium	266 FPS	59 FPS
high	234 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A4500 Embedded GPU

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 A4500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 510 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,485 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU's 8,485 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 139.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5,888 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14.31 TFLOPS (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 46 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU) with 152 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	20,312+139%	8,485
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	5888+21%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+13%	14.31 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+37%	1215 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	184+21%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	5.8 MB+21%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	46+21%
Tensor Cores	152	184+21%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 Embedded GPU has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
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 NVENC 8.0 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP11
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 A4500 Embedded GPU's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The RTX A4500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (RTX A4500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500 Embedded GPU
TDP	200W	80W-60%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	106.1+4%