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GeForce RTX 3060 vs P106-100

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
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P106-100

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs P106-100 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB 170
16,995
+156.4%
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
P106-100
4 GB 75
6,628
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 660 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

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 P106-100: 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

  • ✅+156.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 74.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $105 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 vs 16,995).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($224 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 156.4% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 6,628), 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 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 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 $105 more expensive on MSRP at $329 vs $224, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 74.6% (51.7 vs 29.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs P106-100 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

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the P106-100's 6,628 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 156.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060P106-100
G3D Mark Score
16,995+156%
6,628
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
3584+87%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+91%
6.655 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+3%
1733 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
112
120+7%
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+400%
0.7 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 P106-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060P106-100
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the P106-100 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 200% 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 128-bit on the P106-100. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060P106-100
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+200%
4 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_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060P106-100
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060P106-100
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060P106-100
TDP
170W
75W-56%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
250mm
Height
112mm
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Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75
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Perf/Watt
100.0+13%
88.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the P106-100 launched at $224. On MSRP, P106-100 was 31.9% cheaper ($105 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 29.6 (P106-100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 74.7% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060P106-100
MSRP
$329
$224-32%
Performance per Dollar
51.7+75%
29.6
Codename
GA106
GP104
Release
January 12 2021
December 12 2017
Ranking
#114
#529
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