GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - 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.

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

  • βœ…+1592.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ampere (2020βˆ’2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,200 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: 2020-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 G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is a 2020 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 1592.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 10nm. 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 1592.7% 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 G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low152 FPS54 FPS
medium137 FPS43 FPS
high118 FPS36 FPS
ultra100 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS40 FPS
medium107 FPS32 FPS
high91 FPS27 FPS
ultra82 FPS20 FPS
4K
low77 FPS24 FPS
medium65 FPS22 FPS
high50 FPS14 FPS
ultra43 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low425 FPS54 FPS
medium366 FPS43 FPS
high296 FPS36 FPS
ultra248 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS40 FPS
medium229 FPS32 FPS
high190 FPS25 FPS
ultra156 FPS19 FPS
4K
low133 FPS27 FPS
medium114 FPS18 FPS
high96 FPS14 FPS
ultra73 FPS10 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low859 FPS54 FPS
medium693 FPS43 FPS
high602 FPS36 FPS
ultra457 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS40 FPS
medium529 FPS32 FPS
high452 FPS27 FPS
ultra343 FPS20 FPS
4K
low434 FPS27 FPS
medium346 FPS22 FPS
high275 FPS18 FPS
ultra221 FPS14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
1080p
low580 FPS54 FPS
medium514 FPS43 FPS
high424 FPS36 FPS
ultra373 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS40 FPS
medium427 FPS32 FPS
high335 FPS27 FPS
ultra290 FPS20 FPS
4K
low285 FPS27 FPS
medium266 FPS22 FPS
high234 FPS18 FPS
ultra195 FPS14 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 1,200 β€” the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1592.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
20,312+1593%
1,200
Architecture
Ampere
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
8 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
4864+7500%
64
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+233%
500 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 G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 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 G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 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 G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
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 QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W β€” a 186.5% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
200W
7W-97%
Recommended PSU
600W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
75
Perf/Watt
101.6
171.4+69%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 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 G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) β€” the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
50.9
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Lakefield GT2
Release
December 1 2020
May 28 2020
Ranking
#73
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