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.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,598 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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659.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 849.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

A10G

2021

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅+25% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 849.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,598 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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659.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than A10G?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 25% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 25.0% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $2,171 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 25.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 849.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is A10G still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. A10G is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,500 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

A10G Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	262 FPS	149 FPS
medium	251 FPS	131 FPS
high	214 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	126 FPS
medium	202 FPS	104 FPS
high	161 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	67 FPS
medium	110 FPS	58 FPS
high	83 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	32 FPS

Open A10G Open GeForce RTX 3060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	493 FPS	354 FPS
medium	414 FPS	310 FPS
high	328 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	222 FPS
medium	277 FPS	196 FPS
high	225 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	110 FPS
medium	151 FPS	94 FPS
high	128 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	612 FPS	765 FPS
medium	490 FPS	612 FPS
high	408 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	535 FPS
medium	367 FPS	432 FPS
high	306 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	367 FPS
medium	245 FPS	298 FPS
high	204 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	176 FPS

Open A10G Open GeForce RTX 3060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	612 FPS	523 FPS
medium	490 FPS	452 FPS
high	408 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	428 FPS
medium	367 FPS	371 FPS
high	306 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	279 FPS
medium	245 FPS	259 FPS
high	204 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce RTX 3060

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the A10G scores 13,598 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 25%. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (A10G) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 288 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	13,598	16,995+25%
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	9216+157%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	31.52 TFLOPS+147%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1777 MHz+4%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	288+157%	112
L1 Cache	9 MB+157%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	72+157%	28
Tensor Cores	288+157%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The A10G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The A10G offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+100%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	6 MB+100%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75.

Feature	A10G	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	150W-12%	170W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	75
Perf/Watt	90.7	100.0+10%

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Value Analysis

The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 86.8% less ($2171 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 857.4% better value.