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

✅Costs $5,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1117.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 285W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 5880 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 440), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

2024

Why buy it

✅38.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅189.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (440 vs 152).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1403.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌42.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $5,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1117.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 285W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅38.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅189.5% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (440 vs 152).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (48 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX 5880 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 48 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 440), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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1403.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌42.5% higher power demand at 285W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX 5880 Ada Generation better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 38.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 23.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, 440 vs 152 Tensor cores, and 48 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020, 23.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 48 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX 5880 Ada Generation is about 1403.8% more expensive on MSRP at $6,000 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 38.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, RTX 5880 Ada Generation earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 5880 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	152 FPS	222 FPS
medium	137 FPS	194 FPS
high	118 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	199 FPS
medium	107 FPS	166 FPS
high	91 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	105 FPS
medium	65 FPS	88 FPS
high	50 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	425 FPS	605 FPS
medium	366 FPS	491 FPS
high	296 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	329 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	504 FPS
medium	229 FPS	423 FPS
high	190 FPS	337 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	261 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	280 FPS
medium	114 FPS	238 FPS
high	96 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	173 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	859 FPS	915 FPS
medium	693 FPS	750 FPS
high	602 FPS	676 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	565 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	709 FPS
medium	529 FPS	580 FPS
high	452 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	423 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	486 FPS
medium	346 FPS	402 FPS
high	275 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	282 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
1080p
low	580 FPS	377 FPS
medium	514 FPS	330 FPS
high	424 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	277 FPS
medium	427 FPS	248 FPS
high	335 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	189 FPS
medium	266 FPS	162 FPS
high	234 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	101 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 5880 Ada Generation

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 5880 Ada Generation

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 14080 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 110 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,096 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 25,096 — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation leads by 23.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14,080 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 69.27 TFLOPS (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 110 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) with 152 Tensor cores vs 440.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
G3D Mark Score	20,312	25,096+24%
Architecture	Ampere	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	14080+189%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	69.27 TFLOPS+328%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2460 MHz+48%
ROPs	80	176+120%
TMUs	152	440+189%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	13.8 MB+188%
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	110+189%
Tensor Cores	152	440+189%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
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 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 GB/s (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — a 71.4% advantage for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 72 MB (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the RTX 5880 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	48 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	768 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB	72 MB+1700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs NVENC 8th gen (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's 285W — a 35.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (RTX 5880 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 16-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX 5880 Ada Generation
TDP	200W-30%	285W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	16-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+15%	88.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 93.3% less ($5601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.2 (RTX 5880 Ada Generation) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1111.9% better value. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).