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

2021

Why buy it

✅+43.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 337.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌21.4% higher power demand at 170W vs 140W.

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅71.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 112).
✅Draws 140W instead of 170W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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204% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTX A4000H

2021

Why buy it

✅+43.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 337.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 11.8 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅71.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (192 vs 112).
✅Draws 140W instead of 170W, a 30W 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 (112 vs 192), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌21.4% higher power demand at 170W vs 140W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,815 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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204% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than RTX A4000H?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 43.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 43.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 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 about $671 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 43.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 337.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTX A4000H still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A4000H 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 $1,000 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 RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

RTX A4000H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	149 FPS	165 FPS
medium	131 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	132 FPS
medium	104 FPS	110 FPS
high	92 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	52 FPS
medium	58 FPS	45 FPS
high	39 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	354 FPS	271 FPS
medium	310 FPS	226 FPS
high	249 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	162 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	191 FPS
medium	196 FPS	152 FPS
high	160 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	108 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	95 FPS
medium	94 FPS	76 FPS
high	77 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	765 FPS	532 FPS
medium	612 FPS	425 FPS
high	510 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	399 FPS
medium	432 FPS	319 FPS
high	366 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	266 FPS
medium	298 FPS	213 FPS
high	221 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	133 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000H
1080p
low	523 FPS	350 FPS
medium	452 FPS	306 FPS
high	383 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	205 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	261 FPS
medium	371 FPS	235 FPS
high	298 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	156 FPS
medium	259 FPS	134 FPS
high	225 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	85 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX A4000H's 11,815 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 43.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 48 (RTX A4000H) with 112 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000H
G3D Mark Score	16,995+44%	11,815
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	6144+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	19.17 TFLOPS+50%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+14%	1560 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	192+71%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	6 MB+71%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	48+71%
Tensor Cores	112	192+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000H has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000H) — a 24.4% advantage for the RTX A4000H. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000H
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s+24%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) 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	RTX A4000H
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs None. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs None (RTX A4000H).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX A4000H
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	None
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	None

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 19.4% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) 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	RTX A4000H
TDP	170W	140W-18%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+18%	84.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 67.1% less ($671 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 11.8 (RTX A4000H) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 338.1% better value.