GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce 8600 GTS

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 8600 GTS

#687

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

11674%

#689

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

10583%

#690

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

10555%

#694

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

9598%

#695

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

9532%

#697

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

100%

#698

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

100%

#699

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

98%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#701

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#702

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#703

Mobility Radeon X1400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

95%

#704

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

95%

#705

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

92%

#706

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

89%

#707

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#708

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#709

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

86%

#710

GeForce 7900 GTX

MSRP: $499|Avg: $40

84%

#711

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

83%

#712

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

78%

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 8600 GTS 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 10879.5% 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 8600 GTS.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8600 GTS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+10879.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10879.5%)
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 $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1272.4% better value per dollar than the GeForce 8600 GTS.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8600 GTS
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1272.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($35)

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 8600 GTS

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 8600 GTS

The GeForce 8600 GTS 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: 185 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce 8600 GTS's 185 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 10879.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce 8600 GTS uses G9x, both on 8 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 224 (GeForce 8600 GTS).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8600 GTS
G3D Mark Score	20,312+10879%	185
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 8600 GTS relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8600 GTS
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 8600 GTS 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 8600 GTS
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 10.0 (GeForce 8600 GTS). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8600 GTS
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+20%	10.0
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs No (GeForce 8600 GTS). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8600 GTS).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8600 GTS
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	No
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce 8600 GTS's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 8600 GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce 8600 GTS). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 198mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8600 GTS
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	198mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+8367%	1.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce 8600 GTS launched at $199 and now averages $35. The GeForce 8600 GTS costs 87.5% less ($245 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.3 (GeForce 8600 GTS) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1267.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).