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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID M6-0B

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
RTX family
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GRID M6-0B

2015Core: 722 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID M6-0B Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB 170
16,995
+1763.5%
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 M6-0B
0.5 GB 100
912
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 615
brand logoGeForce GT 430
brand logoGeForce GT 740A
brand logoGeForce GT 445M
brand logoGeForce GTX 690
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 M6-0B: 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

  • ✅+1763.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $1,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 8396.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.
  • ❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

GRID M6-0B

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (912 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.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    355.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,500 MSRPvs$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 1763.5% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 912), 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 $1,171 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 8396.1% (51.7 vs 0.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID M6-0B 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 M6-0B

The GRID M6-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GRID M6-0B's 912 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1763.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GRID M6-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-0B). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID M6-0B
G3D Mark Score
16,995+1763%
912
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3584+133%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+474%
2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
112+17%
96
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+525%
0.56 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 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 M6-0B leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID M6-0B
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 M6-0B 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 M6-0B. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-0B) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID M6-0B
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+2300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-0B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID M6-0B
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GRID M6-0B's 100W — a 51.9% difference. The GRID M6-0B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GRID M6-0B). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID M6-0B
TDP
170W
100W-41%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
1mm
Height
112mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
—
Perf/Watt
100.0+999%
9.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the GRID M6-0B launched at $1500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 78.1% cheaper ($1171 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.6 (GRID M6-0B) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 8516.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060GRID M6-0B
MSRP
$329-78%
$1500
Performance per Dollar
51.7+8517%
0.6
Codename
GA106
GM204
Release
January 12 2021
August 30 2015
Ranking
#114
#535
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