P106-100 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
P106-100
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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 P106-100 is positioned at rank #43 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 P106-100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The P106-100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 241.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the P106-100.
| Insight | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-241.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+241.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 92% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 270.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+270.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 P106-100 and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
P106-100
The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the P106-100 scores 6,628 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 241.7%. The P106-100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (P106-100) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,628 | 22,651+242% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1920 | 4352+127% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.655 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+231% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 2535 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 120 | 136+13% |
| L1 Cache | 0.7 MB | 4.3 MB+514% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The P106-100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The P106-100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (P106-100) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 32 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (P106-100) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC.
| Feature | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The P106-100 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P106-100) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 250mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-53% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 250mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 88.4 | 141.6+60% |
Value Analysis
The P106-100 launched at $224 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The P106-100 costs 92.1% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 220.9 (P106-100) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the P106-100 offers 270.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | P106-100 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $224-44% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-92% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 220.9+271% | 59.6 |
| Codename | GP104 | AD106 |
| Release | December 12 2017 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #529 | #59 |
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