GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX 5880 Ada Generation

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 RTX 5880 Ada Generation

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

145%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

144%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

140%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

133%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

130%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

129%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

127%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

122%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

120%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

117%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

117%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

106%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

104%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

100%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

100%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

98%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

90%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

87%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

76%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

71%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

69%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

68%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

64%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

62%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

56%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

56%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

50%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

50%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

48%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23.6% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (48 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+23.6%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (48 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
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 $6,000 for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation, it costs 95% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1634.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1634.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($6,000)

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 RTX 5880 Ada Generation

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 5880 Ada Generation

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,096 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 25,096 — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation leads by 23.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14,080 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 69.27 TFLOPS (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 110 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) with 152 Tensor cores vs 440.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	20,312	25,096+24%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	14080+189%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	69.27 TFLOPS+328%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2460 MHz+48%
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	152	440+189%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	13.8 MB+188%
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	110+189%
Tensor Cores	152	440+189%

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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 5880 Ada Generation relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
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 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 GB/s (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 72 MB (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
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 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 5880 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 285W — a 35.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
TDP	200W-30%	285W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+15%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation launched at $6000 and now averages $6000. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 95.3% less ($5720 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.2 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1626.2% better value. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).