GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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

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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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

#3

RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

107%

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 50.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+50.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2025 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,508 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 13,508 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 50.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12,800 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2025 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 100 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) with 152 Tensor cores vs 400.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	20,312+50%	13,508
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	12800+163%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	65.28 TFLOPS+303%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2025 MHz+22%
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	152	400+163%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	12.5 MB+160%
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	100+163%
Tensor Cores	152	400+163%

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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 RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% 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 72 MB (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) — the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th Gen (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),AV1,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU's 35W — a 140.4% difference. The RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 1000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
TDP	200W	35W-83%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85
Perf/Watt	101.6	385.9+280%