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

✅6.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 660.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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651.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅6.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,600 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 660.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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651.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,999 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than TITAN V?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 6.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 20,077 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while TITAN V is a 2017 model from an older flagship class 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $399 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $2,600 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,999 MSRP, and you are getting 6.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $399 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (200W vs 250W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is TITAN V still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. TITAN V is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $2,999 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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

TITAN V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
1080p
low	152 FPS	195 FPS
medium	137 FPS	170 FPS
high	118 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	159 FPS
medium	107 FPS	132 FPS
high	91 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	65 FPS
medium	65 FPS	56 FPS
high	50 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
1080p
low	425 FPS	376 FPS
medium	366 FPS	335 FPS
high	296 FPS	253 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	241 FPS
medium	229 FPS	208 FPS
high	190 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	118 FPS
medium	114 FPS	97 FPS
high	96 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
1080p
low	859 FPS	903 FPS
medium	693 FPS	723 FPS
high	602 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	678 FPS
medium	529 FPS	542 FPS
high	452 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	452 FPS
medium	346 FPS	361 FPS
high	275 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
1080p
low	580 FPS	303 FPS
medium	514 FPS	263 FPS
high	424 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	233 FPS
medium	427 FPS	208 FPS
high	335 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	141 FPS
medium	266 FPS	120 FPS
high	234 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and TITAN V

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.

TITAN V

The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the TITAN V reaches 20,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the TITAN V uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5,120 (TITAN V). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
G3D Mark Score	20,312+1%	20,077
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4864	5120+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+9%	14.9 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+14%	1455 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	320+111%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	7.5 MB+56%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4.5 MB+13%
Tensor Cores	152	640+321%

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

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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN V has 12 GB. The TITAN V offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 653 GB/s (TITAN V) — a 45.8% advantage for the TITAN V. Bus width: 256-bit vs 3072-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.5 MB (TITAN V) — the TITAN V has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	653 GB/s+46%
Bus Width	256-bit	3072-bit+1100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4.5 MB+13%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (TITAN V). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the TITAN V's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 600W (TITAN V). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	TITAN V
TDP	200W-20%	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+27%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the TITAN V launched at $2999. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 86.7% less ($2600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.7 (TITAN V) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 659.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).