GeForce3 Ti 200
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce3 Ti 200 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 507700% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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.

InsightGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-507700%)
Leading raw performance (+507700%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 88765% better value per dollar than the GeForce3 Ti 200.

InsightGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+88765%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($49)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 Ti 200 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 200 scores 4 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 507700%. The GeForce3 Ti 200 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 368 Tensor cores vs 152.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
4
20,312+507700%
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2944
4864+65%
Compute (TFLOPS)
10.07 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock
1710 MHz+3%
1665 MHz
ROPs
64
80+25%
TMUs
184+21%
152
L1 Cache
2.9 MB
4.8 MB+66%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+21%
38
Tensor Cores
368+142%
152

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce3 Ti 200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
8.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)+48%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
1.3
4.6+254%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
None
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
None
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce3 Ti 200 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 7.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 183mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 60 vs 75.

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
215W
200W-7%
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
183mm
242mm
Height
100mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
60-20%
75
Perf/Watt
0.0
101.6
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce3 Ti 200 costs 82.5% less ($231 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 72400% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce3 Ti 200GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$149-63%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$49-83%
$280
Performance per Dollar
0.1
72.5+72400%
Codename
TU104
GA104
Release
September 20 2018
December 1 2020
Ranking
#94
#73