GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTS 250

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 GTS 250

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1645%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1580%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1562%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1559%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1556%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1547%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1528%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1522%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1508%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1504%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1486%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1483%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1456%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1455%

#231

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1814%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

100%

#247

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

98%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#252

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

95%

#254

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

94%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

93%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

91%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

90%

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 2010). 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 GTS 250 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 3469.8% 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 GTS 250.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3469.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3469.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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 $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 155% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTS 250.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+155%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 GTS 250 Benchmark Check

Loading...

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce GTS 250

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 GTS 250

The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce GTS 250's 569 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 3469.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTS 250 uses Fermi, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
G3D Mark Score	20,312+3470%	569
Architecture	Ampere	Fermi
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	4864+2433%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+2594%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	152+375%	32
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+1820%	0.25 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 GTS 250 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
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 GTS 250 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 250) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+700%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 250).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP5
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce GTS 250's 106W — a 61.4% difference. The GeForce GTS 250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 450W (GeForce GTS 250). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTS 250
TDP	200W	106W-47%
Recommended PSU	600W	450W-25%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	242mm	229mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-17%	90°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+1781%	5.4

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce GTS 250 launched at $129 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTS 250 costs 92.9% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 28.4 (GeForce GTS 250) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 155.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).