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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The T1000 is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T1000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 165.6% 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.
| Insight | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-165.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+165.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $382 for the T1000, it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 262.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+262.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($382) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 T1000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
T1000
The T1000 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: 7,649 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the T1000 scores 7,649 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 165.6%. The T1000 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (T1000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1395 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,649 | 20,312+166% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 4864+443% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.5 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+548% |
| Boost Clock | 1395 MHz | 1665 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 56 | 152+171% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 4.8 MB+445% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T1000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T1000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The T1000 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 120% difference. The T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 156mm | 242mm |
| Height | 69mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 153.0+51% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The T1000 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $382, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 26.7% less ($102 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.0 (T1000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 262.5% better value. The T1000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | T1000 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-12% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $382 | $280-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.0 | 72.5+263% |
| Codename | TU117 | GA104 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #333 | #73 |
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