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 $7,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1806.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $7,500 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

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40S is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1779.7% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($7,500 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

L40S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $7,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $7,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1806.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $7,500 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

✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: L40S 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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1779.7% HIGHER MSRP
$7,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($7,500 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than L40S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,312 vs 20,023 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (200W vs 300W).

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

L40S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 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 $7,101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $7,500 MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% higher G3D Mark. L40S is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does L40S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. L40S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $7,500 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 1.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1806.8%.

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

L40S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
1080p
low	152 FPS	287 FPS
medium	137 FPS	256 FPS
high	118 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	256 FPS
medium	107 FPS	214 FPS
high	91 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	117 FPS
medium	65 FPS	98 FPS
high	50 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	59 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40S

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
1080p
low	425 FPS	784 FPS
medium	366 FPS	629 FPS
high	296 FPS	478 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	416 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	646 FPS
medium	229 FPS	528 FPS
high	190 FPS	411 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	338 FPS
medium	114 FPS	273 FPS
high	96 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	201 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40S

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
1080p
low	859 FPS	901 FPS
medium	693 FPS	721 FPS
high	602 FPS	601 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	451 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	676 FPS
medium	529 FPS	541 FPS
high	452 FPS	451 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	338 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	451 FPS
medium	346 FPS	360 FPS
high	275 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	225 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
1080p
low	580 FPS	483 FPS
medium	514 FPS	422 FPS
high	424 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	288 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	345 FPS
medium	427 FPS	312 FPS
high	335 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	224 FPS
medium	266 FPS	193 FPS
high	234 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	117 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open L40S

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and L40S

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.

L40S

The L40S is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 13 2022. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 18176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 142 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,023 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the L40S reaches 20,023 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the L40S uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 18,176 (L40S). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 91.61 TFLOPS (L40S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 142 (L40S) with 152 Tensor cores vs 568.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
G3D Mark Score	20,312+1%	20,023
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	18176+274%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	91.61 TFLOPS+465%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2520 MHz+51%
ROPs	80	192+140%
TMUs	152	568+274%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	17.8 MB+271%
L2 Cache	4 MB	48 MB+1100%
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 L40S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
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 L40S has 48 GB. The L40S 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 (L40S) — a 114.3% advantage for the L40S. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 MB (L40S) — the L40S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
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	48 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (L40S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
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 (L40S). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L40S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the L40S's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 800W (L40S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	L40S
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	600W-25%	800W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+52%	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the L40S launched at $7500. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 94.7% less ($7101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.7 (L40S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1785.2% better value. The L40S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).