GeForce RTX 3060 vs RTXA5000-8Q

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

✅+245.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2527% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅128.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 112).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,916 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 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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659.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅+245.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2527% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅128.6% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 112).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,916 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 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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659.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than RTXA5000-8Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 4,916 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while RTXA5000-8Q is a 2021 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 245.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 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 $2,171 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 245.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2527%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is RTXA5000-8Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTXA5000-8Q 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 $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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	149 FPS	136 FPS
medium	131 FPS	116 FPS
high	118 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	107 FPS
medium	104 FPS	89 FPS
high	92 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	39 FPS
medium	58 FPS	35 FPS
high	39 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	354 FPS	221 FPS
medium	310 FPS	177 FPS
high	249 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	161 FPS
medium	196 FPS	125 FPS
high	160 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	77 FPS
medium	94 FPS	63 FPS
high	77 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	765 FPS	221 FPS
medium	612 FPS	177 FPS
high	510 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	166 FPS
medium	432 FPS	133 FPS
high	366 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	111 FPS
medium	298 FPS	88 FPS
high	221 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	523 FPS	214 FPS
medium	452 FPS	175 FPS
high	383 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	151 FPS
medium	371 FPS	128 FPS
high	298 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	87 FPS
medium	259 FPS	72 FPS
high	225 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	44 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RTXA5000-8Q

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.

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 4,916 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 245.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 64 (RTXA5000-8Q) with 112 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	16,995+246%	4,916
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3584	8192+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+118%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+5%	1695 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	8 MB+129%
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	64+129%
Tensor Cores	112	256+129%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTXA5000-8Q supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
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 RTXA5000-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 30% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTXA5000-8Q
TDP	170W-26%	230W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+367%	21.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 86.8% less ($2171 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2485% better value.