GeForce RTX 3060
GRID T4-2Q
GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID T4-2Q Performance Spectrum
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 T4-2Q FPS Benchmarks
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID T4-2Q: 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
2021Why buy it
- ✅+363.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Costs $516 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 1090% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
Trade-offs
- ❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.
GRID T4-2Q
2015Why buy it
- ✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,668 vs 16,995).
- ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌156.8% HIGHER MSRP$845 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GRID T4-2Q 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.
GRID T4-2Q
The GRID T4-2Q 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: 3,668 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GRID T4-2Q's 3,668 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 363.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+363% | 3,668 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID T4-2Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 500% 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 T4-2Q. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+500% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-24% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 168mm |
| Height | 112mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+513% | 16.3 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the GRID T4-2Q launched at $845. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 61.1% cheaper ($516 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.3 (GRID T4-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 1102.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-61% | $845 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.7+1102% | 4.3 |
| Codename | GA106 | GM204 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #114 | #433 |
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