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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT
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 GT 120 / 9500 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 6149.8% 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 120 / 9500 GT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6149.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6149.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 234.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 120 / 9500 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 GT 120 / 9500 GT
The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 325 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT's 325 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 6149.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,280 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1709 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+6150% | 325 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+280% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+270% | 4.375 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1709 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 80+100% | 40 |
| TMUs | 152+90% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+921% | 0.47 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+220% | 1.25 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 120 / 9500 GT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT 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 1.25 MB (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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+220% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2)+20% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | PureVideo VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT's 120W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 120W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 242mm | 168mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+3663% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT launched at $85 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 21.7 (GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 234.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $85-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $15-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+234% | 21.7 |
| Codename | GA104 | GP106 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | December 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #73 | #289 |
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