GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs T1000 8GB

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 T1000 8GB

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

99%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

98%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

96%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

94%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

91%

#79

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

962%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

100%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

96%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

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 164.7% 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 T1000 8GB.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+164.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-164.7%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 26% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 259.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+259.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)

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

T1000 8GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and T1000 8GB

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.

T1000 8GB

The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the T1000 8GB's 7,674 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 164.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the T1000 8GB uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 896 (T1000 8GB). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1395 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
G3D Mark Score	20,312+165%	7,674
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864+443%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+548%	2.5 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+19%	1395 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+171%	56
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+445%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 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 T1000 8GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
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 T1000 8GB 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 1 MB (T1000 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (T1000 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 7.0 (T1000 8GB). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 7.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the T1000 8GB's 50W — a 120% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (T1000 8GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	T1000 8GB
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	156mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	101.6	153.5+51%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the T1000 8GB launched at $500 and now averages $380. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 26.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 20.2 (T1000 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 258.9% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).