GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GRID P40-2Q

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 P40-2Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

93%

#295

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8793%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

100%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

97%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

95%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

94%

#316

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

93%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

92%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

91%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

90%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

90%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

90%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

88%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

85%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

85%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. 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 P40-2Q 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 112% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-2Q.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+112%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-112%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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 $340 for the GRID P40-2Q, it costs 18% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 157.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+157.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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

GRID P40-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and GRID P40-2Q

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.

GRID P40-2Q

The GRID P40-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,581 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the GRID P40-2Q's 9,581 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 112%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the GRID P40-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
G3D Mark Score	20,312+112%	9,581
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+236%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+41%	1178 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+19%	128
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+540%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 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 GRID P40-2Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
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 P40-2Q has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% 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 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-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 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the GRID P40-2Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (GRID P40-2Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	GRID P40-2Q
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+138%	42.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 and now averages $340. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 17.6% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 157.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).