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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+34.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,970 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2478.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID RTX6000-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,617 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1814.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,299 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

GRID RTX6000-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅+34.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,970 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2478.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $6,299 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,617 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1814.6% HIGHER MSRP
$6,299 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GRID RTX6000-1Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 12,617 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GRID RTX6000-1Q is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2015, 34.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $5,970 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $6,299 MSRP, and you are getting 34.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2478.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GRID RTX6000-1Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID RTX6000-1Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $6,299 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-1Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	149 FPS	137 FPS
medium	131 FPS	116 FPS
high	118 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	115 FPS
medium	104 FPS	97 FPS
high	92 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	40 FPS
medium	58 FPS	36 FPS
high	39 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	19 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open GRID RTX6000-1Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	354 FPS	165 FPS
medium	310 FPS	134 FPS
high	249 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	119 FPS
medium	196 FPS	95 FPS
high	160 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	68 FPS
medium	94 FPS	54 FPS
high	77 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open GRID RTX6000-1Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	765 FPS	568 FPS
medium	612 FPS	454 FPS
high	510 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	426 FPS
medium	432 FPS	341 FPS
high	366 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	213 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	284 FPS
medium	298 FPS	227 FPS
high	221 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	142 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open GRID RTX6000-1Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
1080p
low	523 FPS	274 FPS
medium	452 FPS	235 FPS
high	383 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	210 FPS
medium	371 FPS	184 FPS
high	298 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	114 FPS
medium	259 FPS	90 FPS
high	225 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open GRID RTX6000-1Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and GRID RTX6000-1Q

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.

GRID RTX6000-1Q

The GRID RTX6000-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 12,617 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 34.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GRID RTX6000-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
G3D Mark Score	16,995+35%	12,617
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+164%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+51%	1178 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+367%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GRID RTX6000-1Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q). 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 (GRID RTX6000-1Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GRID RTX6000-1Q
TDP	170W-24%	225W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+78%	56.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 94.8% less ($5970 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.0 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2485% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).