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

✅+71.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 330.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 140W.

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅26.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 152).
✅Draws 140W instead of 200W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌
150.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅+71.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 330.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅26.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 152).
✅Draws 140W instead of 200W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌42.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 140W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌
150.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.8 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than RTX A4000H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 71.9% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 71.9% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 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 $601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 71.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 330.9%. RTX A4000H is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (140W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTX A4000H make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. RTX A4000H 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 (140W vs 200W), and staying closer to $1,000 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 71.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 330.9%.

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 A4000H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	152 FPS	165 FPS
medium	137 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	132 FPS
medium	107 FPS	110 FPS
high	91 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	52 FPS
medium	65 FPS	45 FPS
high	50 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	27 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open RTX A4000H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	425 FPS	271 FPS
medium	366 FPS	226 FPS
high	296 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	191 FPS
medium	229 FPS	152 FPS
high	190 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	95 FPS
medium	114 FPS	76 FPS
high	96 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open RTX A4000H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	859 FPS	532 FPS
medium	693 FPS	425 FPS
high	602 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	399 FPS
medium	529 FPS	319 FPS
high	452 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	266 FPS
medium	346 FPS	213 FPS
high	275 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	133 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open RTX A4000H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	580 FPS	350 FPS
medium	514 FPS	306 FPS
high	424 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	261 FPS
medium	427 FPS	235 FPS
high	335 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	156 FPS
medium	266 FPS	134 FPS
high	234 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	85 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open RTX A4000H

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A4000H

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 A4000H

The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX A4000H's 11,815 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 71.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 152 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
G3D Mark Score	20,312+72%	11,815
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	6144+26%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+7%	1560 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	192+26%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	6 MB+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	48+26%
Tensor Cores	152	192+26%

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000H supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (RTX A4000H).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	None
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	None

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 35.3% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000H
TDP	200W	140W-30%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+20%	84.4

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 60.1% less ($601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.8 (RTX A4000H) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 331.4% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).