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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID K120Q

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
RTX family
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GRID K120Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID K120Q Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB 170
16,995
+5700.3%
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070
GRID K120Q
0.5 GB 225
293
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 8600M GT
brand logoGeForce 315
brand logoGeForce GT 220
brand logoGeForce 7900 GT
brand logoGeForce GTX 1630
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID K120Q: 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

  • ✅+5700.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 2103.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $125 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 clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID K120Q

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $204 less on MSRP ($125 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (293 vs 16,995).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌2013 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 2.3 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($125 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5700.3% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 293), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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 28nm, 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 $204 more expensive on MSRP at $329 vs $125, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2103.8% (51.7 vs 2.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID K120Q Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID K120Q

The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GRID K120Q's 293 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 5700.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID K120Q
G3D Mark Score
16,995+5700%
293
Architecture
Ampere
Kepler
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3584+133%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+457%
2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
112
128+14%
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+2592%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K120Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID K120Q
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K120Q 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 GRID K120Q. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K120Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID K120Q
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 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID K120Q
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID K120Q
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
NVENC 1
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
NVDEC 1
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID K120Q
TDP
170W-24%
225W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
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Height
112mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
—
Perf/Watt
100.0+7592%
1.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the GRID K120Q launched at $125. On MSRP, GRID K120Q was 62% cheaper ($204 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.3 (GRID K120Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2147.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID K120Q
MSRP
$329
$125-62%
Performance per Dollar
51.7+2148%
2.3
Codename
GA106
GK104
Release
January 12 2021
June 28 2013
Ranking
#114
#589
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