GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
GeForce GT 1010

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GT 1010

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 1010

2021Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 GT 1010

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
522%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
502%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
496%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
495%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
494%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
491%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
485%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
483%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
479%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
477%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
472%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
471%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
462%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
462%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
99%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
89%
#83
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
576%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
88%
#98
GeForce GT 1010
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
100%
#99
Radeon R7 430
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
100%
#101
Radeon 550X
MSRP: $109|Avg: $45
97%
#102
GeForce GT 720
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
97%
#103
Radeon R7 240
MSRP: $69|Avg: $15
94%
#104
Radeon R7 G
MSRP: $69|Avg: $51
91%
#107
Radeon R7 250
MSRP: $89|Avg: $25
85%
#108
GeForce GT 640
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
85%
#109
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
85%
#111
Radeon HD 8550D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
82%
#112
Radeon 520
MSRP: $78|Avg: $78
81%
#113
Radeon HD 4810
MSRP: $70|Avg: $15
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1989.7% 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 GT 1010.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1989.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1989.7%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
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 $70), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 422.4% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 1010.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+422.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)
More affordable ($70)

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 GT 1010

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 1010

The GeForce GT 1010 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2021. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 972 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce GT 1010's 972 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1989.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GT 1010 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 (GeForce GT 1010). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.7516 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 1010). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
G3D Mark Score
20,312+1990%
972
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+1800%
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+2055%
0.7516 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+13%
1468 MHz
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+850%
16
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+15900%
0.03 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 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 GT 1010 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
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 GT 1010 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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 1010) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
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
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
0.25 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GT 1010). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+100%
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (GeForce GT 1010). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VP8 (Feature Set H). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 1010).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VP8 (Feature Set H)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 1010's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce GT 1010 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 300W (GeForce GT 1010). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 147mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
TDP
200W
30W-85%
Recommended PSU
600W
300W-50%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
242mm
147mm
Height
112mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+214%
32.4
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce GT 1010 launched at $70 and now averages $70. The GeForce GT 1010 costs 75% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 13.9 (GeForce GT 1010) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 421.6% better value. The GeForce GT 1010 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGeForce GT 1010
MSRP
$399
$70-82%
Avg Price (30d)
$280
$70-75%
Performance per Dollar
72.5+422%
13.9
Codename
GA104
GP108
Release
December 1 2020
January 13 2021
Ranking
#73
#895