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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 is positioned at rank #755 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce3 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 282180% higher G3D Mark score and 9423.8% more VRAM (6 GB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-282180%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+282180%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 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 115164.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+115164.3%) |
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce3 and GeForce RTX 2060
GeForce3
The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
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 scores 5 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 282180%. The GeForce3 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce3) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5 | 14,114+282180% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1920+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+793% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1680 MHz+79% |
| ROPs | 8 | 48+500% |
| TMUs | 24 | 120+400% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1.9 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce3 | 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 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 9423.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce3) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 6 GB+9424% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 8.1 (GeForce3) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | None | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce3 draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce3) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-79% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 165mm | 229mm |
| Height | 100mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 72-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 88.2+44000% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce3 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce3 costs 59.2% less ($71 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GeForce3) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 117500% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce3 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $349-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-59% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 117.6+117500% |
| Codename | GM108 | TU106 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #810 | #168 |
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