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 RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅24.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,300 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 310% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅47.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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325.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,699 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅24.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,300 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 310% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅47.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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325.8% HIGHER MSRP
$1,699 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A4500 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. RTX A4500 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 3.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and 224 vs 152 Tensor cores. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX A4500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

RTX A4500 is about 325.8% more expensive on MSRP at $1,699 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX A4500 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX A4500 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

RTX A4500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
1080p
low	152 FPS	104 FPS
medium	137 FPS	88 FPS
high	118 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	82 FPS
medium	107 FPS	68 FPS
high	91 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	34 FPS
medium	65 FPS	31 FPS
high	50 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
1080p
low	425 FPS	441 FPS
medium	366 FPS	377 FPS
high	296 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	260 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	332 FPS
medium	229 FPS	276 FPS
high	190 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	184 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	166 FPS
medium	114 FPS	140 FPS
high	96 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
1080p
low	859 FPS	564 FPS
medium	693 FPS	477 FPS
high	602 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	339 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	442 FPS
medium	529 FPS	372 FPS
high	452 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	260 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	287 FPS
medium	346 FPS	237 FPS
high	275 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
1080p
low	580 FPS	174 FPS
medium	514 FPS	144 FPS
high	424 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	128 FPS
medium	427 FPS	109 FPS
high	335 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	75 FPS
medium	266 FPS	63 FPS
high	234 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	39 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A4500

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.

RTX A4500

The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the RTX A4500 reaches 21,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 56 (RTX A4500) with 152 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
G3D Mark Score	20,312	21,094+4%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	7168+47%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	23.65 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1650 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	224+47%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	7 MB+46%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	56+47%
Tensor Cores	152	224+47%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4500 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
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 RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (RTX A4500) — the RTX A4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A4500's 200W — a 0% difference. The RTX A4500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4500
TDP	200W	200W
Recommended PSU	600W	450W-25%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	105.5+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTX A4500 launched at $1699. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 76.5% less ($1300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.4 (RTX A4500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 310.5% better value. The RTX A4500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).