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.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 200W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅175.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 146% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌700% higher power demand at 200W vs 25W.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 200W, a 175W reduction.

Why buy it

✅175.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 146% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌700% higher power demand at 200W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than GeForce MX570 A?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 175.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 6,208 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce MX570 A is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 227.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 33.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 175.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 227.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 146%. GeForce MX570 A is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (25W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce MX570 A make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. GeForce MX570 A is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (25W vs 200W), and staying closer to $300 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 227.2% higher G3D Mark and 175.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 146%.

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.

GeForce MX570 A Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	81 FPS	152 FPS
medium	69 FPS	137 FPS
high	56 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	131 FPS
medium	62 FPS	107 FPS
high	44 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	77 FPS
medium	24 FPS	65 FPS
high	16 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	43 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	160 FPS	425 FPS
medium	129 FPS	366 FPS
high	99 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	272 FPS
medium	91 FPS	229 FPS
high	71 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	133 FPS
medium	54 FPS	114 FPS
high	42 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	73 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	279 FPS	859 FPS
medium	223 FPS	693 FPS
high	186 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	210 FPS	658 FPS
medium	168 FPS	529 FPS
high	140 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	434 FPS
medium	112 FPS	346 FPS
high	93 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	221 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	137 FPS	580 FPS
medium	113 FPS	514 FPS
high	95 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	478 FPS
medium	86 FPS	427 FPS
high	73 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	285 FPS
medium	49 FPS	266 FPS
high	39 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	195 FPS

Open GeForce MX570 A Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX570 A and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 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 GeForce MX570 A scores 6,208 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 227.2%. The GeForce MX570 A is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (GeForce MX570 A) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 64 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	6,208	20,312+227%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	4864+138%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.731 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+242%
Boost Clock	1155 MHz	1665 MHz+44%
ROPs	40	80+100%
TMUs	64	152+138%
L1 Cache	2 MB	4.8 MB+140%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	16	38+138%
Tensor Cores	64	152+138%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce MX570 A is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX570 A 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. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 366.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX570 A) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	448 GB/s+367%
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX570 A draws 25W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX570 A) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce MX570 A	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	25W-88%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	Mobile	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	248.3+144%	101.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX570 A launched at $300 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce MX570 A costs 24.8% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 145.9% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).