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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 251.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 14.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 170W instead of 450W, a 280W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 336mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3090 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 336), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

2022

Why buy it

✅67.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (336 vs 112).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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507.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌164.7% higher power demand at 450W vs 170W.
❌38.8% longer card at 336mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 67.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 73% in PassMark G3D (29,395 vs 16,995), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM, 84 vs 28 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2021. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,670 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $1,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 251.3% (51.7 vs 14.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1440p and 4K headroom, GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1560 MHz to 1860 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,395 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's 29,395 — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti leads by 73%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10,752 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 40 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1860 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 84 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) with 112 Tensor cores vs 336.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
G3D Mark Score	16,995	29,395+73%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	10752+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	40 TFLOPS+214%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1860 MHz+5%
ROPs	48	112+133%
TMUs	112	336+200%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	10.5 MB+200%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	84+200%
Tensor Cores	112	336+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti carries 24 GB. GeForce RTX 3090 Ti gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1008 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — a 180% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 384-bit on the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	1008 GB/s+180%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti's 450W — a 90.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 850W (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 336mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
TDP	170W-62%	450W
Recommended PSU	550W-35%	850W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	242mm	336mm
Height	112mm	140mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+53%	65.3

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti launched at $1999. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 83.5% cheaper ($1670 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 14.7 (GeForce RTX 3090 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 251.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3090 Ti (2022 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP	$329-84%	$1999
Performance per Dollar	51.7+252%	14.7
Codename	GA106	GA102
Release	January 12 2021	January 27 2022
Ranking	#114	#19

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