GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RTX A400

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

✅401.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 14.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $264 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W 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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($135 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅401.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 14.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $264 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($135 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than RTX A400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 401.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 5,983 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTX A400 is a 2024 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 239.5% 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 195.6% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $135 MSRP, and you are getting 401.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 239.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 14.9%. RTX A400 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. RTX A400 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 (50W vs 200W), and staying closer to $135 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 239.5% higher G3D Mark and 401.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 14.9%.

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 A400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
1080p
low	152 FPS	36 FPS
medium	137 FPS	25 FPS
high	118 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	29 FPS
medium	107 FPS	18 FPS
high	91 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	10 FPS
medium	65 FPS	7 FPS
high	50 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
1080p
low	425 FPS	73 FPS
medium	366 FPS	48 FPS
high	296 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	46 FPS
medium	229 FPS	25 FPS
high	190 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	23 FPS
medium	114 FPS	14 FPS
high	96 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
1080p
low	859 FPS	269 FPS
medium	693 FPS	215 FPS
high	602 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	202 FPS
medium	529 FPS	162 FPS
high	452 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	126 FPS
medium	346 FPS	108 FPS
high	275 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
1080p
low	580 FPS	147 FPS
medium	514 FPS	117 FPS
high	424 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	108 FPS
medium	427 FPS	87 FPS
high	335 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	63 FPS
medium	266 FPS	50 FPS
high	234 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A400

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 A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX A400's 5,983 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 239.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1762 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 (RTX A400) with 152 Tensor cores vs 24.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	20,312+239%	5,983
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864+533%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+499%	2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1762 MHz+6%
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	152+533%	24
Ray Tracing Cores	38+533%	6
Tensor Cores	152+533%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A400 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
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 A400 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 120% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A400
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	119.7+18%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTX A400 launched at $135. The RTX A400 costs 66.2% less ($264 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 14.9% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).