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

✅+639.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,166 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15772.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅394.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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2046.6% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

2025

Why buy it

✅+639.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $8,166 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15772.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $8,565 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅394.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (752 vs 152).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 752), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,747 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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2046.6% HIGHER MSRP
$8,565 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 2,747 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is a 2025 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 639.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 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 about $8,166 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $8,565 MSRP, and you are getting 639.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 15772.6%. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q 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 and staying closer to $8,565 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 639.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 15772.6%.

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 Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	152 FPS	124 FPS
medium	137 FPS	99 FPS
high	118 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	93 FPS
medium	107 FPS	74 FPS
high	91 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	62 FPS
medium	65 FPS	49 FPS
high	50 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	425 FPS	124 FPS
medium	366 FPS	99 FPS
high	296 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	93 FPS
medium	229 FPS	74 FPS
high	190 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	62 FPS
medium	114 FPS	49 FPS
high	96 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	859 FPS	124 FPS
medium	693 FPS	99 FPS
high	602 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	93 FPS
medium	529 FPS	74 FPS
high	452 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	62 FPS
medium	346 FPS	49 FPS
high	275 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	31 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
1080p
low	580 FPS	124 FPS
medium	514 FPS	99 FPS
high	424 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	62 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	93 FPS
medium	427 FPS	74 FPS
high	335 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	62 FPS
medium	266 FPS	49 FPS
high	234 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

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 Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 18 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1590 MHz to 2617 MHz. It has 24064 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 600W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 188 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $8,565.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 2,747 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 639.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 24,064 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 126 TFLOPS (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2617 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 188 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) with 152 Tensor cores vs 752.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
G3D Mark Score	20,312+639%	2,747
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	24064+395%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	126 TFLOPS+678%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2617 MHz+57%
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	152	752+395%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	23.5 MB+390%
L2 Cache	4 MB	128 MB+3100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	188+395%
Tensor Cores	152	752+395%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
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 Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1792 GB/s (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — a 300% advantage for the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 128 MB (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1792 GB/s+300%
Bus Width	256-bit	512-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	128 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q's 600W — a 100% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
TDP	200W-67%	600W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	304mm
Height	112mm	137mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+2109%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q launched at $8565. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 95.3% less ($8166 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.3 (RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 16866.7% better value. The RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).