GRID P6-2Q vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GRID P6-2Q
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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 GRID P6-2Q is positioned at rank #296 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 GRID P6-2Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P6-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 417.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P6-2Q.
| Insight | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-417.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+417.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🔮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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 177.2% better value per dollar than the GRID P6-2Q.
| Insight | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+177.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️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 GRID P6-2Q and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GRID P6-2Q
The GRID P6-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,926 points.
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 GRID P6-2Q scores 3,926 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 417.4%. The GRID P6-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,926 | 20,312+417% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4864+138% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+236% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1665 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 128 | 152+19% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.8 MB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce 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 GRID P6-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GRID P6-2Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P6-2Q draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-2Q) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 200W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.4 | 101.6+484% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GRID P6-2Q costs 46.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 176.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P6-2Q | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $399-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-46% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.2 | 72.5+177% |
| Codename | GM204 | GA104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #433 | #73 |
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