GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce 8800 GT

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 8800 GT

#646

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5901%

#648

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5349%

#649

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5335%

#653

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4851%

#654

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4818%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

100%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

98%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#659

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#660

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#661

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

93%

#662

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

93%

#663

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#664

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

#665

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

90%

#666

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

90%

#667

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

#668

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

89%

#669

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

89%

#670

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

89%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

82%

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 8800 GT 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 4344.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GT.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4344.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4344.6%)
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 $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 296.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce 8800 GT.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+296.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 8800 GT

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 8800 GT

The GeForce 8800 GT 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: 457 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce 8800 GT's 457 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 4344.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce 8800 GT uses G9x, both on 8 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
G3D Mark Score	20,312+4345%	457
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 8800 GT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
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 8800 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+700%	1 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 8800 GT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
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 8800 GT). 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 8800 GT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
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 8800 GT's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 8800 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce 8800 GT
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	229mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+3287%	3.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce 8800 GT launched at $249 and now averages $25. The GeForce 8800 GT costs 91.1% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 18.3 (GeForce 8800 GT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 296.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).