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 $712 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Delivers 190.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX A4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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 A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅2.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 140W instead of 200W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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178.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,111 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTX A4000

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $712 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Delivers 190.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 17.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,111 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅2.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅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 average FPS than RTX A4000 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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178.4% HIGHER MSRP
$1,111 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,111 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A4000 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. RTX A4000 averages 2.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,312 vs 19,463 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer RTX A4000 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (140W vs 200W).

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

RTX A4000 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

RTX A4000 is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is probably the smarter buy today for most people. RTX A4000 is about 178.4% more expensive on MSRP at $1,111 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 2.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (19,463 vs 20,312). GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 178.4% more on MSRP for only 2.9% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, you are saving about $712 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 A4000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
1080p
low	152 FPS	166 FPS
medium	137 FPS	148 FPS
high	118 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	146 FPS
medium	107 FPS	124 FPS
high	91 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	70 FPS
medium	65 FPS	60 FPS
high	50 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
1080p
low	425 FPS	261 FPS
medium	366 FPS	219 FPS
high	296 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	187 FPS
medium	229 FPS	150 FPS
high	190 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	95 FPS
medium	114 FPS	78 FPS
high	96 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	53 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
1080p
low	859 FPS	873 FPS
medium	693 FPS	701 FPS
high	602 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	657 FPS
medium	529 FPS	526 FPS
high	452 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	328 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	438 FPS
medium	346 FPS	350 FPS
high	275 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
1080p
low	580 FPS	282 FPS
medium	514 FPS	246 FPS
high	424 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	217 FPS
medium	427 FPS	193 FPS
high	335 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	132 FPS
medium	266 FPS	113 FPS
high	234 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	73 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RTX A4000

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 A4000

The RTX A4000 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: 19,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48 (RTX A4000) with 152 Tensor cores vs 192.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
G3D Mark Score	20,312+4%	19,463
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4000 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
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 A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTX A4000
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 35.3% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (RTX A4000). 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 A4000
TDP	200W	140W-30%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
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	139.0+37%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 64.1% less ($712 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 190.9% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).