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 A6000 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 A6000: 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

✅Costs $4,250 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 937.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 4.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $4,649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 230W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A6000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A6000

2021

Why buy it

✅25.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅68.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 152).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1065.2% HIGHER MSRP
$4,649 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($4,649 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌15% higher power demand at 230W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX A6000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 25.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 12.3% in PassMark G3D (22,815 vs 20,312), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

RTX A6000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, 64 vs 38 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 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 $4,250 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $4,649, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 937.3% (50.9 vs 4.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. 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 strong 1440p headroom, RTX A6000 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX A6000 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 A6000

The RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,815 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX A6000's 22,815 — the RTX A6000 leads by 12.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A6000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8,192 (RTX A6000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTX A6000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 64 (RTX A6000) with 152 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A6000
G3D Mark Score	20,312	22,815+12%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	8192+68%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+71%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1695 MHz+2%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	256+68%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	8 MB+67%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	64+68%
Tensor Cores	152	256+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A6000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A6000
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A6000 carries 48 GB. RTX A6000 gives you 500% 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 768 GB/s (RTX A6000) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX A6000. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 384-bit on the RTX A6000. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (RTX A6000) — the RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A6000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (RTX A6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A6000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
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 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A6000). 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 (Decode) (RTX A6000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A6000
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A6000's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (RTX A6000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin EPS. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A6000
TDP	200W-13%	230W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin EPS
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+2%	99.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the RTX A6000 launched at $4649. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 91.4% cheaper ($4250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.9 (RTX A6000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 938.8% better value. The newer card here is RTX A6000 (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A6000
MSRP	$399-91%	$4649
Performance per Dollar	50.9+939%	4.9
Codename	GA104	GA102
Release	December 1 2020	April 12 2021
Ranking	#73	#53

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