GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GT 220

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 220

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2253%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2164%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2139%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2135%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2131%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2119%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2092%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2084%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2065%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2060%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2035%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2030%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1994%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1993%

#272

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2484%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

100%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

88%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

84%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

83%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

83%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

82%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

79%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

78%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

76%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

75%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

74%

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 GT 220 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 9049.5% 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 GT 220.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+9049.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9049.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1501.2% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 220.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1501.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($49)

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

GeForce GT 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce GT 220

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 220

The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce GT 220's 222 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 9049.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GT 220 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 240 (GeForce GT 220). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
G3D Mark Score	20,312+9050%	222
Architecture	Ampere	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	4864+1927%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+2504%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+90%	80
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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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 GT 220 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
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 GT 220 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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 220) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+700%	1 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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 220). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs No (GeForce GT 220). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 220).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	No
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 220's 236W — a 16.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GT 220). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GT 220
TDP	200W-15%	236W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	101.6+11189%	0.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce GT 220 launched at $69 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 220 costs 82.5% less ($231 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.5 (GeForce GT 220) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1511.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).