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

✅+1113.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9124.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

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

Tesla M2090

2011

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,400 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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659.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Tesla M2090

2011

Why buy it

✅+1113.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 9124.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).

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 (1,400 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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659.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Tesla M2090?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 1,400 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla M2090 is a 2011 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 2011, 1113.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 $2,171 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 1113.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 9124.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla M2090 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla M2090 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 $2,500 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

Tesla M2090 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
1080p
low	149 FPS	63 FPS
medium	131 FPS	50 FPS
high	118 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	47 FPS
medium	104 FPS	38 FPS
high	92 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	27 FPS
medium	58 FPS	25 FPS
high	39 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
1080p
low	354 FPS	63 FPS
medium	310 FPS	50 FPS
high	249 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	47 FPS
medium	196 FPS	38 FPS
high	160 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	32 FPS
medium	94 FPS	25 FPS
high	77 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
1080p
low	765 FPS	63 FPS
medium	612 FPS	50 FPS
high	510 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	47 FPS
medium	432 FPS	38 FPS
high	366 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	32 FPS
medium	298 FPS	25 FPS
high	221 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	16 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
1080p
low	523 FPS	63 FPS
medium	452 FPS	50 FPS
high	383 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	47 FPS
medium	371 FPS	38 FPS
high	298 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	32 FPS
medium	259 FPS	25 FPS
high	225 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	16 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Tesla M2090

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.

Tesla M2090

The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Tesla M2090's 1,400 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1113.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 512 (Tesla M2090). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
G3D Mark Score	16,995+1114%	1,400
Architecture	Ampere	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	3584+600%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+856%	1.332 TFLOPS
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+250%	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+300%	0.75 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 Tesla M2090 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
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 Tesla M2090 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% 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 0.75 MB (Tesla M2090) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+300%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (FL 11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	—
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	—
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	CUDA,OpenCL

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 248mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla M2090
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	248mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+1686%	5.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Tesla M2090 launched at $2500. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 86.8% less ($2171 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.6 (Tesla M2090) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 8516.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).