RTX 2000E Ada Generation vs GeForce RTX 3060
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
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Performance Per Dollar RTX 2000E Ada Generation
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.4%) |
| 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 $999 for the RTX 2000E Ada Generation, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 285.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+285.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX 2000E Ada Generation and GeForce RTX 3060
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
The RTX 2000E 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: 15,252 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 2000E Ada Generation scores 15,252 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 11.4%. The RTX 2000E 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 2000E Ada Generation) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2130 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 22 RT cores (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 88 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,252 | 16,995+11% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX 2000E 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the RTX 2000E Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 360 GB/s+61% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+300% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 2000E 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 2000E 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 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000E 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 2000E Ada Generation) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | RTX 2000E 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | RTX 2000E 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 | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 217.9+118% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 71.1% less ($710 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (RTX 2000E Ada Generation) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 284.3% better value. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX 2000E Ada Generation | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $329-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $999 | $289-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 58.8+284% |
| Codename | AD107 | GA106 |
| Release | February 12 2024 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #107 | #114 |
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