GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 260

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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 GTX 260

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2717%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2610%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2580%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2575%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2570%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2555%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2523%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2514%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2491%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2484%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2454%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2449%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2404%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2403%

#278

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2996%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

100%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

100%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

95%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

94%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

90%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

89%

#303

Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

88%

#305

Radeon HD 4290

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

88%

#306

Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

85%

#308

Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

84%

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 GTX 260 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 1592.7% higher G3D Mark score and 814.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 896 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1592.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1592.7%)
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	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $449 for the GeForce GTX 260, it costs 38% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2614.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2614.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($449)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce GTX 260

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 GTX 260

The GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce GTX 260's 1,200 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1592.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 260 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 260). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
G3D Mark Score	20,312+1593%	1,200
Architecture	Ampere	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	4864+2433%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+3297%	0.4769 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+186%	28
TMUs	152+138%	64
L2 Cache	4 MB+1718%	0.22 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 GTX 260 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 260 has 896 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 814.3% 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 0.22 MB (GeForce GTX 260) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+814%	0.875 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1718%	0.22 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10_0 (GeForce GTX 260). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+20%	10_0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 260). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 260).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 260's 182W — a 9.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 260). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce GTX 260
TDP	200W	182W-9%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+1439%	6.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce GTX 260 launched at $449 and now averages $449. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 37.6% less ($169 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.7 (GeForce GTX 260) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2585.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).