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

✅Costs $30,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 4740.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅+60.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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7669.4% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

L40

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $30,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 4740.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $31,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+60.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 32,601).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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7669.4% HIGHER MSRP
$31,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.1 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($31,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is L40 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. L40 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 60.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

L40 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, 60.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

L40 is about 7669.4% more expensive on MSRP at $31,000 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 60.5% 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, L40 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, L40 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

L40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
1080p
low	152 FPS	281 FPS
medium	137 FPS	252 FPS
high	118 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	251 FPS
medium	107 FPS	211 FPS
high	91 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	95 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	116 FPS
medium	65 FPS	97 FPS
high	50 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
1080p
low	425 FPS	525 FPS
medium	366 FPS	407 FPS
high	296 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	440 FPS
medium	229 FPS	351 FPS
high	190 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	233 FPS
medium	114 FPS	183 FPS
high	96 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	134 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
1080p
low	859 FPS	999 FPS
medium	693 FPS	999 FPS
high	602 FPS	978 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	734 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	970 FPS
medium	529 FPS	880 FPS
high	452 FPS	734 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	550 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	569 FPS
medium	346 FPS	493 FPS
high	275 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	367 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
1080p
low	580 FPS	492 FPS
medium	514 FPS	430 FPS
high	424 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	293 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	346 FPS
medium	427 FPS	311 FPS
high	335 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	229 FPS
medium	266 FPS	197 FPS
high	234 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	119 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and L40

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.

L40

The L40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 2490 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 32,601 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the L40's 32,601 — the L40 leads by 60.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the L40 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 18,176 (L40). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 90.52 TFLOPS (L40). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2490 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 142 (L40) with 152 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
G3D Mark Score	20,312	32,601+61%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864	18176+274%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	90.52 TFLOPS+459%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2490 MHz+50%
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	152	568+274%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	17.8 MB+271%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	142+274%
Tensor Cores	152	568+274%

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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 L40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
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 L40 has 48 GB. The L40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 960 GB/s (L40) — a 114.3% advantage for the L40. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 96 MB (L40) — the L40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	960 GB/s+114%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	96 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (L40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
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 NVENC 8th Gen (L40). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9 (L40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the L40's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (L40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	108.7+7%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the L40 launched at $31000. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 98.7% less ($30601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.1 (L40) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 4527.3% better value. The L40 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).