RTX 2000 Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+18.5%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $750 for the RTX 2000 Ada Generation, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 217.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+217.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($750)	✅More affordable ($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.

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 2000 Ada Generation scores 17,147 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 18.5%. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2130 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 22 RT cores (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 88 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	17,147	20,312+18%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2816	4864+73%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	2130 MHz+28%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	88	152+73%
L1 Cache	2.8 MB	4.8 MB+71%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	22	38+73%
Tensor Cores	88	152+73%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ti has 8 GB. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) 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	RTX 2000 Ada Generation	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 Ti
TDP	70W-65%	200W
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	167mm	242mm
Height	68mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	245.0+141%	101.6

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Value Analysis

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation launched at $625 MSRP and currently averages $750, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 62.7% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.9 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 216.6% better value. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).