GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+1462.5%

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

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

Shared System RAM 15

1,300

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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

✅+1462.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,300 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

✅+1462.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,300 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,300 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is a 2019 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 2019, 1462.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1462.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	152 FPS	58 FPS
medium	137 FPS	47 FPS
high	118 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	44 FPS
medium	107 FPS	35 FPS
high	91 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	24 FPS
medium	65 FPS	23 FPS
high	50 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	12 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	425 FPS	58 FPS
medium	366 FPS	47 FPS
high	296 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	44 FPS
medium	229 FPS	33 FPS
high	190 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	27 FPS
medium	114 FPS	18 FPS
high	96 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	10 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	859 FPS	58 FPS
medium	693 FPS	47 FPS
high	602 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	44 FPS
medium	529 FPS	35 FPS
high	452 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	29 FPS
medium	346 FPS	23 FPS
high	275 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
1080p
low	580 FPS	58 FPS
medium	514 FPS	47 FPS
high	424 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	44 FPS
medium	427 FPS	35 FPS
high	335 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	29 FPS
medium	266 FPS	23 FPS
high	234 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

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.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 1,300 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1462.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
G3D Mark Score	20,312+1462%	1,300
Architecture	Ampere	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	4864+15100%	32
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+51%	1100 MHz

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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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	Quick Sync Video (Gen 11)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 172.1% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	600W	0W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	101.6+17%	86.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).