
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
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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
2020Why buy it
- β +1592.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.
UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
2020Why buy it
- β Draws 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (1,200 vs 20,312).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
2020UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
2020Why buy it
- β +1592.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- β Draws 7W instead of 200W, a 193W reduction.
Trade-offs
- β2757.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 7W.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (1,200 vs 20,312).
- βLess VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βVery weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 152 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 137 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 118 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 100 FPS | 27 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 131 FPS | 40 FPS |
| medium | 107 FPS | 32 FPS |
| high | 91 FPS | 27 FPS |
| ultra | 82 FPS | 20 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 77 FPS | 24 FPS |
| medium | 65 FPS | 22 FPS |
| high | 50 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 43 FPS | 12 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 425 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 366 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 296 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 248 FPS | 27 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 272 FPS | 40 FPS |
| medium | 229 FPS | 32 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 |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 859 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 693 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 602 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 457 FPS | 27 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 658 FPS | 40 FPS |
| medium | 529 FPS | 32 FPS |
| high | 452 FPS | 27 FPS |
| ultra | 343 FPS | 20 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 434 FPS | 27 FPS |
| medium | 346 FPS | 22 FPS |
| high | 275 FPS | 18 FPS |
| ultra | 221 FPS | 14 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 580 FPS | 54 FPS |
| medium | 514 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 424 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 373 FPS | 27 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 478 FPS | 40 FPS |
| medium | 427 FPS | 32 FPS |
| high | 335 FPS | 27 FPS |
| ultra | 290 FPS | 20 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 285 FPS | 27 FPS |
| medium | 266 FPS | 22 FPS |
| high | 234 FPS | 18 FPS |
| ultra | 195 FPS | 14 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
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.
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD 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 |
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)).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD 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% |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | UHD 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 | #893 |
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