GeForce RTX 3060 vs P102-100

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

✅+414.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $271 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 838.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $600 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

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

P102-100

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,301 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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82.4% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

P102-100

2018

Why buy it

✅+414.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $271 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 838.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 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 (3,301 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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82.4% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than P102-100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 3,301 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while P102-100 is a 2018 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 2018, 414.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 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 $271 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 414.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 838.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is P102-100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. P102-100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $600 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

P102-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
1080p
low	149 FPS	142 FPS
medium	131 FPS	119 FPS
high	118 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	111 FPS
medium	104 FPS	89 FPS
high	92 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	57 FPS
medium	58 FPS	50 FPS
high	39 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open P102-100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
1080p
low	354 FPS	149 FPS
medium	310 FPS	119 FPS
high	249 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	111 FPS
medium	196 FPS	89 FPS
high	160 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	62 FPS
medium	94 FPS	50 FPS
high	77 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open P102-100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
1080p
low	765 FPS	149 FPS
medium	612 FPS	119 FPS
high	510 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	111 FPS
medium	432 FPS	89 FPS
high	366 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	74 FPS
medium	298 FPS	59 FPS
high	221 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open P102-100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
1080p
low	523 FPS	149 FPS
medium	452 FPS	119 FPS
high	383 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	111 FPS
medium	371 FPS	89 FPS
high	298 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	74 FPS
medium	259 FPS	59 FPS
high	225 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open P102-100

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and P102-100

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.

P102-100

The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the P102-100's 3,301 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 414.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
G3D Mark Score	16,995+415%	3,301
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+12%	3200
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+18%	10.77 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+6%	1683 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	112	200+79%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+192%	1.2 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+20%	2.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The P102-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the P102-100 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+20%	2.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	P102-100
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+658%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the P102-100 launched at $600. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 45.2% less ($271 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5.5 (P102-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 840% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).