GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce 510

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 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 Per Dollar GeForce 510

#582

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3705%

#584

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3359%

#585

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3350%

#589

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3046%

#590

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3026%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#595

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

96%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

95%

#599

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#600

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

94%

#601

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

94%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#603

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

93%

#604

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#605

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#606

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $60

89%

#607

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

89%

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 6904.1% 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 GeForce 510.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6904.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6904.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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. Although it costs $280 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 275.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce 510.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+275.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce 510

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.

GeForce 510

The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce 510's 290 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 6904.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16 (GeForce 510) with 152 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
G3D Mark Score	20,312+6904%	290
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+242%	4.731 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+44%	1155 MHz
ROPs	80+100%	40
TMUs	152+138%	64
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+140%	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+138%	16
Tensor Cores	152+138%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce 510 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.0 (GeForce 510). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs No (GeForce 510). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	No
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 510
TDP	200W	25W-88%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	64mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	101.6+776%	11.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 510 costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 19.3 (GeForce 510) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 275.6% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).