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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,598 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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526.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+49.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 835.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

A10G

2021

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅+49.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 835.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,598 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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526.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than A10G?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 49.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A10G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $2,101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 49.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 835.9%. A10G is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (150W vs 200W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does A10G make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. A10G is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (150W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 49.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 835.9%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

A10G Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	262 FPS	152 FPS
medium	251 FPS	137 FPS
high	214 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	131 FPS
medium	202 FPS	107 FPS
high	161 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	77 FPS
medium	110 FPS	65 FPS
high	83 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	493 FPS	425 FPS
medium	414 FPS	366 FPS
high	328 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	272 FPS
medium	277 FPS	229 FPS
high	225 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	133 FPS
medium	151 FPS	114 FPS
high	128 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	612 FPS	859 FPS
medium	490 FPS	693 FPS
high	408 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	658 FPS
medium	367 FPS	529 FPS
high	306 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	434 FPS
medium	245 FPS	346 FPS
high	204 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	612 FPS	580 FPS
medium	490 FPS	514 FPS
high	408 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	478 FPS
medium	367 FPS	427 FPS
high	306 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	285 FPS
medium	245 FPS	266 FPS
high	204 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the A10G scores 13,598 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 49.4%. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 288 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	13,598	20,312+49%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	9216+89%	4864
Compute (TFLOPS)	31.52 TFLOPS+95%	16.2 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+3%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96+20%	80
TMUs	288+89%	152
L1 Cache	9 MB+88%	4.8 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+89%	38
Tensor Cores	288+89%	152

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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 A10G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+200%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	150W-25%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	75
Perf/Watt	90.7	101.6+12%

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Value Analysis

The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 84% less ($2101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 842.6% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).