GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce2 MX

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 GeForce2 MX

#744

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

542850%

#746

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

492100%

#747

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

490800%

#751

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

446300%

#752

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

443250%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

100%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

50%

#756

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

50%

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 676966.7% higher G3D Mark score and 12598.4% more VRAM (8 GB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce2 MX.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+676966.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-676966.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
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 118386.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce2 MX.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+118386.7%)	❌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

GeForce2 MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GeForce2 MX

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.

GeForce2 MX

The GeForce2 MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GeForce2 MX's 3 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 676966.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce2 MX uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (GeForce2 MX). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce2 MX). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1155 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16 (GeForce2 MX) with 152 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
G3D Mark Score	20,312+676967%	3
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+242%	4.731 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+44%	1155 MHz
ROPs	80+100%	40
TMUs	152+138%	64
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+140%	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+138%	16
Tensor Cores	152+138%	64

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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 GeForce2 MX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
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 GeForce2 MX has 65 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 12598.4% 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 2 MB (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+12598%	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.0 (GeForce2 MX). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+71%	7.0
OpenGL	4.6+283%	1.2
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (GeForce2 MX). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce2 MX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GeForce2 MX's 25W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce2 MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce2 MX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GeForce2 MX
TDP	200W	25W-88%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	160mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	101.6+101500%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce2 MX launched at $129 and now averages $49. The GeForce2 MX costs 82.5% less ($231 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.1 (GeForce2 MX) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 72400% better value. The GeForce2 MX is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).