GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce3
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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 GeForce3
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce3 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 452920% higher G3D Mark score and 12598.4% more VRAM (8 GB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+452920%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-452920%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 58315.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce3.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58315.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 GeForce3
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.
GeForce3
The GeForce3 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce3's 5 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 452920%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce3 uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 384 (GeForce3). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce3). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+452920% | 5 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+1033% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+2952% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+169% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 136+467% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+2163% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+3100% | 1 MB |
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 GeForce3 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce3 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce3 has 65 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 12598.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce3) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+12598% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+3100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 8.1 (GeForce3). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+51% | 8.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+254% | 1.3 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs None (GeForce3). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce3).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | None |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce3's 33W — a 131.6% difference. The GeForce3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce3). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 33W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 165mm |
| Height | 111mm | 100mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+70700% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce3 launched at $499 and now averages $49. The GeForce3 costs 87.1% less ($331 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.1 (GeForce3) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 59500% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-20% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $49-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6+59500% | 0.1 |
| Codename | AD106 | GM108 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #59 | #810 |
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