GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Tesla K20c

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

✅+358.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,800 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $3,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3574.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $3,199 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 clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Tesla K20c

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,432 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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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701.8% HIGHER MSRP
$3,199 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Tesla K20c

2012

Why buy it

✅+358.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,800 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $3,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 3574.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $3,199 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

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,432 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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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701.8% HIGHER MSRP
$3,199 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Tesla K20c?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 4,432 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla K20c is a 2012 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2012, 358.3% 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 $2,800 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $3,199 MSRP, and you are getting 358.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 3574.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla K20c still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla K20c is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $3,199 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

Tesla K20c Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
1080p
low	152 FPS	102 FPS
medium	137 FPS	83 FPS
high	118 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	85 FPS
medium	107 FPS	71 FPS
high	91 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	28 FPS
medium	65 FPS	26 FPS
high	50 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
1080p
low	425 FPS	88 FPS
medium	366 FPS	62 FPS
high	296 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	49 FPS
medium	229 FPS	32 FPS
high	190 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	18 FPS
medium	114 FPS	12 FPS
high	96 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
1080p
low	859 FPS	199 FPS
medium	693 FPS	160 FPS
high	602 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	150 FPS
medium	529 FPS	120 FPS
high	452 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	100 FPS
medium	346 FPS	80 FPS
high	275 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	50 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
1080p
low	580 FPS	182 FPS
medium	514 FPS	146 FPS
high	424 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	127 FPS
medium	427 FPS	104 FPS
high	335 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	74 FPS
medium	266 FPS	57 FPS
high	234 FPS	46 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 Tesla K20c

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.

Tesla K20c

The Tesla K20c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Tesla K20c's 4,432 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 358.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Tesla K20c uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20c). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
G3D Mark Score	20,312+358%	4,432
Architecture	Ampere	Kepler
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+95%	2496
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+360%	3.524 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+100%	40
TMUs	152	208+37%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+2300%	0.2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+220%	1.25 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 Tesla K20c relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
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 Tesla K20c 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 1.25 MB (Tesla K20c) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+220%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11_0 (Tesla K20c). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Tesla K20c's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Tesla K20c). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Tesla K20c
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+416%	19.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Tesla K20c launched at $3199. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 87.5% less ($2800 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.4 (Tesla K20c) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3535.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).