RTX 2000 Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 3060

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. 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

121%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

113%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

112%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

111%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

111%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

109%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

101%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

100%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

100%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

91%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

85%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

84%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

84%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

80%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

78%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.

Insight	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $750 for the RTX 2000 Ada Generation, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 157.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+157.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($750)	✅More affordable ($289)

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.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 2000 Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 3060

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,147 points. Launch price was $649.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 17,147 and the GeForce RTX 3060 reaches 16,995 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2130 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 22 RT cores (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 88 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	17,147	16,995
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2816	3584+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	2130 MHz+20%	1777 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	88	112+27%
L1 Cache	2.8 MB	3.5 MB+25%
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	22	28+27%
Tensor Cores	88	112+27%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+33%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	360 GB/s+41%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	70W-59%	170W
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	167mm	242mm
Height	68mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	245.0+145%	100.0

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Value Analysis

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation launched at $625 MSRP and currently averages $750, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 61.5% less ($461 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 156.8% better value. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).