GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce 7900 GTX

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 7900 GTX

#701

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

13919%

#703

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

12618%

#704

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

12585%

#708

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

11444%

#709

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

11365%

#711

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

100%

#712

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

99%

#713

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#714

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

94%

#715

RADEON E4690

MSRP: $558|Avg: $558

94%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#717

MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

86%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

85%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

83%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

71%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

65%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

58%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

54%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

53%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

51%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

49%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). 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 7900 GTX 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 5135.1% 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 7900 GTX.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5135.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5135.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
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 $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 647.9% better value per dollar than the GeForce 7900 GTX.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+647.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 7900 GTX

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 7900 GTX

The GeForce 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 388 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce 7900 GTX's 388 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 5135.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce 7900 GTX uses G9x, both on 8 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 224 (GeForce 7900 GTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
G3D Mark Score	20,312+5135%	388
Architecture	Ampere	G9x
Process Node	8 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	4864+2071%	224

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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 7900 GTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 7900 GTX 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 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7900 GTX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%	9.0c
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6+119%	2.1
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (GeForce 7900 GTX). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo VP1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce 7900 GTX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo VP1
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce 7900 GTX's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 7900 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce 7900 GTX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 7900 GTX
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	229mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	101.6+3808%	2.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce 7900 GTX launched at $499 and now averages $40. The GeForce 7900 GTX costs 85.7% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.7 (GeForce 7900 GTX) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 647.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).