GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
GRID K120Q

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID K120Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS

GRID K120Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 GRID K120Q

#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
100%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
90%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
88%
#261
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
6313%
#276
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
100%
#277
Tesla M60
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250
100%
#279
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
97%
#280
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
94%
#281
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
94%
#283
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
91%
#286
GRID P4-2Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235
90%
#287
Tesla C2070
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38
89%
#288
Quadro 2000 D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
88%
#290
FirePro V5900
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
88%
#291
FirePro S9000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156
86%
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 2013). 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 GRID K120Q 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 6832.4% 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 GRID K120Q.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
Performance
Leading raw performance (+6832.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-6832.4%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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

💎 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 395.2% better value per dollar than the GRID K120Q.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+395.2%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GRID K120Q

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID K120Q

The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GRID K120Q's 293 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 6832.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GRID K120Q uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,536 (GRID K120Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
G3D Mark Score
20,312+6832%
293
Architecture
Ampere
Kepler
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4864+217%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+608%
2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+19%
128
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+3592%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 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 GRID K120Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
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 GRID K120Q 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 0.5 MB (GRID K120Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
NVENC 1
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
NVDEC 1
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GRID K120Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (GRID K120Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
TDP
200W-11%
225W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+7715%
1.3
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GRID K120Q launched at $125 and now averages $20. The GRID K120Q costs 92.9% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14.7 (GRID K120Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 393.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiGRID K120Q
MSRP
$399
$125-69%
Avg Price (30d)
$280
$20-93%
Performance per Dollar
72.5+393%
14.7
Codename
GA104
GK104
Release
December 1 2020
June 28 2013
Ranking
#73
#589