GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce 615

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 615

#357

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1075%

#359

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

974%

#360

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

972%

#364

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

884%

#365

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

878%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

99%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

98%

#372

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

95%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 615 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3922.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 615.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3922.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3922.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
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 115.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce 615.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+115.5%)	❌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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce 615

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 615

The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce 615's 505 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 3922.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 (GeForce 615). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
G3D Mark Score	20,312+3922%	505
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+1167%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+1932%	0.7972 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+60%	1038 MHz
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	152+533%	24
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+3329%	0.14 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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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 615 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
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 615 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% 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 0.5 MB (GeForce 615) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615). 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 615).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	No NVENC (Fermi)
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 615's 10W — a 181% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 615
TDP	200W	10W-95%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	145mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+101%	50.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce 615 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 615 costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 33.7 (GeForce 615) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 115.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).