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 4800 SE 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 4800 SE: 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

✅14455.1% more average FPS across 49 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

❌12% longer card at 242mm vs 216mm.

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $30 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Measures 216mm instead of 242mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 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.
❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌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 14455.1% in average FPS across 49 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, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 4800 SE 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 4800 SE

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 15 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 650 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7 points. Launch price was $160.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 7 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 242685.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE uses Fermi, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 288 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.7488 TFLOPS (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
G3D Mark Score	16,995+242686%	7
Architecture	Ampere	Fermi
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	3584+1144%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+1601%	0.7488 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+821%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
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 4800 SE 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 4800 SE. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.1 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
DirectX	12 Ultimate+48%	8.1
Vulkan	1.3	None
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 No (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs No.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	No
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	No
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE's 150W — a 12.5% difference. The GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE). 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 4800 SE
TDP	170W	150W-12%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	216mm
Height	112mm	111mm
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 4800 SE launched at $299. On MSRP, GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE was 9.1% cheaper ($30 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.0 (GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
MSRP	$329	$299-9%
Performance per Dollar	51.7	0.0
Codename	GA106	GF104
Release	January 12 2021	November 15 2010
Ranking	#114	#683

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