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 GTX 760 Ti OEM

2013

Why buy it

✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,474 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+210.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

2013

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+210.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,474 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 5,474 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is a 2013 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2013, 210.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 210.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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.

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	100 FPS	149 FPS
medium	86 FPS	131 FPS
high	68 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	126 FPS
medium	77 FPS	104 FPS
high	53 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	67 FPS
medium	26 FPS	58 FPS
high	17 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	123 FPS	354 FPS
medium	91 FPS	310 FPS
high	69 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	222 FPS
medium	45 FPS	196 FPS
high	33 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	110 FPS
medium	17 FPS	94 FPS
high	13 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	60 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	246 FPS	765 FPS
medium	197 FPS	612 FPS
high	164 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	535 FPS
medium	148 FPS	432 FPS
high	123 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	367 FPS
medium	99 FPS	298 FPS
high	82 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	176 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	154 FPS	523 FPS
medium	125 FPS	452 FPS
high	112 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	428 FPS
medium	93 FPS	371 FPS
high	84 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	279 FPS
medium	52 FPS	259 FPS
high	43 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	186 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM and GeForce RTX 3060

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 27 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,474 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 GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM scores 5,474 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 210.5%. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	5,474	16,995+210%
Architecture	Kepler	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1344	3584+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.634 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+384%
Boost Clock	980 MHz	1777 MHz+81%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	0.11 MB	3.5 MB+3082%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 GTX 760 Ti OEM comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 87.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	360 GB/s+88%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM draws 170W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.