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GeForce3 Ti 500
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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 500 is positioned at rank #390 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce3 Ti 500
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce3 Ti 500 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The GeForce3 Ti 500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 470366.7% 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 500.
| Insight | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-470366.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+470366.7%) |
| Longevity | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 192007.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce3 Ti 500.
| Insight | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+192007.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 500 and GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce3 Ti 500
The GeForce3 Ti 500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points. Launch price was $1,999.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce3 Ti 500 scores 3 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 470366.7%. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 170 RT cores (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 680 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3 | 14,114+470367% |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 21760+1033% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 104.8 TFLOPS+1525% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz+43% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 176+267% | 48 |
| TMUs | 680+467% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB+1021% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+3100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170+467% | 30 |
| Tensor Cores | 680+183% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 500 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce3 Ti 500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+3100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 8.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+48% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 1.5 | 4.6+207% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: MPEG-2 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 Ti 500 draws 575W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 112.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 183mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 575W | 160W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 183mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.0 | 88.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 Ti 500 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce3 Ti 500 costs 59.2% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3 Ti 500) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 117500% better value. The GeForce3 Ti 500 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce3 Ti 500 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-59% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 117.6+117500% |
| Codename | GB202 | TU106 |
| Release | January 30 2025 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #3 | #168 |
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