GeForce RTX 3060 vs T400

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+370.9%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

T400

4 GB 30

3,609

0.0%

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.

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

✅+370.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 157.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 20.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

T400

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($180 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,609 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

T400

2021

Why buy it

✅+370.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 157.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 20.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $180 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($180 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 170W, a 140W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌466.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 30W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,609 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($180 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than T400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 3,609 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while T400 is a 2021 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 370.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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 82.8% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $180 MSRP, and you are getting 370.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 157.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is T400 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. T400 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 $180 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

T400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
1080p
low	149 FPS	38 FPS
medium	131 FPS	26 FPS
high	118 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	24 FPS
medium	104 FPS	16 FPS
high	92 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	9 FPS
medium	58 FPS	6 FPS
high	39 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
1080p
low	354 FPS	51 FPS
medium	310 FPS	27 FPS
high	249 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	16 FPS
medium	196 FPS	10 FPS
high	160 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	5 FPS
medium	94 FPS	3 FPS
high	77 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
1080p
low	765 FPS	162 FPS
medium	612 FPS	130 FPS
high	510 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	122 FPS
medium	432 FPS	97 FPS
high	366 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	81 FPS
medium	298 FPS	65 FPS
high	221 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	41 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
1080p
low	523 FPS	162 FPS
medium	452 FPS	130 FPS
high	383 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	117 FPS
medium	371 FPS	94 FPS
high	298 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	69 FPS
medium	259 FPS	54 FPS
high	225 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and T400

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.

T400

The T400 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,609 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the T400's 3,609 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 370.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the T400 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
G3D Mark Score	16,995+371%	3,609
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+833%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+1065%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+25%	1425 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+367%	24
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+821%	0.38 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 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 T400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
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 T400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% 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 1 MB (T400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the T400's 30W — a 140% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	T400
TDP	170W	30W-82%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0	120.3+20%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the T400 launched at $180. The T400 costs 45.3% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 20.1 (T400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 157.2% better value.