
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce 6200A

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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About G3D Mark
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.
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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 6200A 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 507700% higher G3D Mark score and 6300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6200A.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+507700%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-507700%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce 6200A

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 6200A
The GeForce 6200A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce 6200A's 4 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 507700%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce 6200A uses Maxwell, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 (GeForce 6200A). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 6200A). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+507700% | 4 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+1167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+2142% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+77% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+900% | 8 |
| TMUs | 152+533% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+2426% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
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 6200A relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 6200A has 128 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 6300% 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 1 MB (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+6300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6200A). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+33% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs No (GeForce 6200A). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 6200A).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce 6200A's 33W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 6200A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce 6200A). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 33W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 242mm | 168mm |
| Height | 112mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+101500% | 0.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce 6200A launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 6200A costs 100+% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (GeForce 6200A) — the GeForce 6200A offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce 6200A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA104 | GM108 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #73 | #810 |
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