GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 35% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+35%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-35%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $340), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 20.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 16,777 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 35%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) with 136 Tensor cores vs 280.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+35% | 16,777 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352 | 8960+106% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS | 30.64 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+48% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 136 | 280+106% |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB | 8.8 MB+105% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 70+106% |
| Tensor Cores | 136 | 280+106% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 (including Frame Gen/Ray Reconstruction), whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is capped at DLSS 2.0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 360 GB/s+25% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+433% | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 350W — a 74.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W-54% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+196% | 47.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 and now averages $340. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs 10.5% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 20.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $329-18% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $340-11% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+21% | 49.3 |
| Codename | AD106 | GA102 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | January 11 2022 |
| Ranking | #59 | #38 |
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