GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs T400 4GB

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

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T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+434.1%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

T400 4GB

2 GB 30

3,803

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

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

✅+434.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 112.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌566.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 30W.
❌55.1% longer card at 242mm vs 156mm.

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 242mm, a 86mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

T400 4GB

2021

Why buy it

✅+434.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 112.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 23.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 200W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 156mm instead of 242mm, a 86mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌566.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 30W.
❌55.1% longer card at 242mm vs 156mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,803 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than T400 4GB?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 3,803 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while T400 4GB is a 2021 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 434.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 150.9% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 434.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 112.8%. T400 4GB is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (30W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does T400 4GB make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. T400 4GB 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 (30W vs 200W), and staying closer to $159 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 434.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 112.8%.

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

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	152 FPS	35 FPS
medium	137 FPS	22 FPS
high	118 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	21 FPS
medium	107 FPS	13 FPS
high	91 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	8 FPS
medium	65 FPS	6 FPS
high	50 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	425 FPS	48 FPS
medium	366 FPS	26 FPS
high	296 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	14 FPS
medium	229 FPS	9 FPS
high	190 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	5 FPS
medium	114 FPS	3 FPS
high	96 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	859 FPS	171 FPS
medium	693 FPS	137 FPS
high	602 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	128 FPS
medium	529 FPS	103 FPS
high	452 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	86 FPS
medium	346 FPS	68 FPS
high	275 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	43 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open T400 4GB

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
1080p
low	580 FPS	170 FPS
medium	514 FPS	137 FPS
high	424 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	116 FPS
medium	427 FPS	94 FPS
high	335 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	69 FPS
medium	266 FPS	53 FPS
high	234 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and T400 4GB

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.

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the T400 4GB's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 434.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the T400 4GB uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 (T400 4GB). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
G3D Mark Score	20,312+434%	3,803
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+1167%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+1381%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+17%	1425 MHz
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	152+533%	24
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+1163%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T400 4GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T400 4GB has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12_0 (T400 4GB). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the T400 4GB's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (T400 4GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T400 4GB
TDP	200W	30W-85%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	156mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	126.8+25%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the T400 4GB launched at $159. The T400 4GB costs 60.2% less ($240 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 23.9 (T400 4GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 113% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).