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 GeForce4 Ti 4400 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 GeForce4 Ti 4400: 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

✅14548.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 220547.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 512), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌12% longer card at 242mm vs 216mm.

GeForce4 Ti 4400

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅357.1% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (512 vs 112).
✅Measures 216mm instead of 242mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14548.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 242685.7% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 7), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 $30 more expensive on MSRP at $329 vs $299, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 220547.2% (51.7 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce4 Ti 4400 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.

GeForce4 Ti 4400

The GeForce4 Ti 4400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 16384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 450W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 128 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $1,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4400's 7 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 242685.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 Ti 4400 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16,384 (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 82.58 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 128 (GeForce4 Ti 4400) with 112 Tensor cores vs 512.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4400
G3D Mark Score	16,995+242686%	7
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	16384+357%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	82.58 TFLOPS+548%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2520 MHz+42%
ROPs	48	176+267%
TMUs	112	512+357%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	16 MB+357%
L2 Cache	3 MB	72 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	128+357%
Tensor Cores	112	512+357%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 Ti 4400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4400
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
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 GeForce4 Ti 4400 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 Ti 4400. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 72 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4400) — the GeForce4 Ti 4400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4400
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	72 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4400). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4400
DirectX	12 Ultimate+48%	8.1
OpenGL	4.6+254%	1.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs None (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 Ti 4400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4400
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4400's 450W — a 90.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 216mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4400
TDP	170W-62%	450W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	216mm
Height	112mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	100.0	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the GeForce4 Ti 4400 launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce4 Ti 4400 was 9.1% cheaper ($30 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce4 Ti 4400 (2022 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4400
MSRP	$329	$299-9%
Performance per Dollar	51.7	0.0
Codename	GA106	AD102
Release	January 12 2021	September 20 2022
Ranking	#114	#4

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