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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTXA5000-8Q

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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RTXA5000-8Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTXA5000-8Q Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB 200
20,312
+313.2%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation
RTXA5000-8Q
2 GB 230
4,916
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GT 755M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

About G3D Mark

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 RTXA5000-8Q: 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

  • ✅+313.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $2,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 2488.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 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 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅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).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,916 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.
  • ❌GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • ❌
    526.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 313.2% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 4,916), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 $2,101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2488.9% (50.9 vs 2.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTXA5000-8Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q 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: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 4,916 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 313.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 64 (RTXA5000-8Q) with 152 Tensor cores vs 256.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score
20,312+313%
4,916
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 RTXA5000-8Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRTXA5000-8Q
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 RTXA5000-8Q carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 64-bit on the RTXA5000-8Q. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
6 MB+50%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRTXA5000-8Q
TDP
200W-13%
230W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
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Height
112mm
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Slots
2
—
Temp (Load)
75
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Perf/Watt
101.6+375%
21.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti was 84% cheaper ($2101 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2445% better value. The newer card here is RTXA5000-8Q (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRTXA5000-8Q
MSRP
$399-84%
$2500
Performance per Dollar
50.9+2445%
2.0
Codename
GA104
GA102
Release
December 1 2020
April 12 2021
Ranking
#73
#53
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