GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is positioned at rank #382 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 200

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

241800%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

232300%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

229600%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

229200%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

228733%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

227433%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

224567%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

223733%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

221667%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

221067%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

218400%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

217933%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

214000%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

213867%

#367

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

266667%

#382

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

100%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

67%

#385

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

67%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

67%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

67%

#388

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

67%

#389

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

67%

#390

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce3 Ti 200 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce3 Ti 200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 251500% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3 Ti 200.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-251500%)	✅Leading raw performance (+251500%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 205373.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce3 Ti 200.

Insight	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+205373.3%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce3 Ti 200 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 200 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce3 Ti 200

The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 200 scores 4 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 251500%. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	4	10,064+251500%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2944+15%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS+13%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1733 MHz+1%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+209%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce3 Ti 200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	8.1	12+48%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	1.3	4.5+246%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	None	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 200 draws 215W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 17.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 183mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce3 Ti 200	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	215W	180W-16%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	183mm	173mm
Height	100mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	60	—
Perf/Watt	0.0	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce3 Ti 200 costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 167600% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).