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 RTX A4000 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A4000: 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

✅Costs $782 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Delivers 194.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌21.4% higher power demand at 170W vs 140W.

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅19.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅71.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 112).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 140W instead of 170W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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237.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,111 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.5 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RTX A4000 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 19.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 14.5% in PassMark G3D (19,463 vs 16,995), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $782 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $1,111, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 194.9% (51.7 vs 17.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. RTX A4000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTX A4000 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.

RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A4000's 19,463 — the RTX A4000 leads by 14.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 112 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000
G3D Mark Score	16,995	19,463+15%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	6144+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+50%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+14%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	192+71%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	6 MB+71%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	48+71%
Tensor Cores	112	192+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 carries 16 GB. RTX A4000 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 24.4% advantage for the RTX A4000. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 192-bit on the RTX A4000. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000) — the RTX A4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). 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,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000
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,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 19.4% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (RTX A4000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000
TDP	170W	140W-18%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	139.0+39%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 70.4% cheaper ($782 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 195.4% better value.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000
MSRP	$329-70%	$1111
Performance per Dollar	51.7+195%	17.5
Codename	GA106	GA104
Release	January 12 2021	April 12 2021
Ranking	#114	#85

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