GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+313.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2488.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅68.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,916 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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526.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

RTXA5000-8Q

2021

Why buy it

✅+313.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2488.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅68.4% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (256 vs 152).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (152 vs 256), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,916 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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526.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 4,916 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 313.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $2,101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 313.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2488.9%. RTXA5000-8Q is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RTXA5000-8Q make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. RTXA5000-8Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 313.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2488.9%.

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

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	152 FPS	136 FPS
medium	137 FPS	116 FPS
high	118 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	107 FPS
medium	107 FPS	89 FPS
high	91 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	39 FPS
medium	65 FPS	35 FPS
high	50 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	425 FPS	221 FPS
medium	366 FPS	177 FPS
high	296 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	161 FPS
medium	229 FPS	125 FPS
high	190 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	77 FPS
medium	114 FPS	63 FPS
high	96 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	51 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	859 FPS	221 FPS
medium	693 FPS	177 FPS
high	602 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	166 FPS
medium	529 FPS	133 FPS
high	452 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	111 FPS
medium	346 FPS	88 FPS
high	275 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTXA5000-8Q
1080p
low	580 FPS	214 FPS
medium	514 FPS	175 FPS
high	424 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	151 FPS
medium	427 FPS	128 FPS
high	335 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	87 FPS
medium	266 FPS	72 FPS
high	234 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	44 FPS

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 4,916 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 313.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1695 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 64 (RTXA5000-8Q) with 152 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTXA5000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	20,312+313%	4,916
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4864	8192+68%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	27.77 TFLOPS+71%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1695 MHz+2%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	256+68%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB	8 MB+67%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	64+68%
Tensor Cores	152	256+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	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 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTXA5000-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTXA5000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RTXA5000-8Q
TDP	200W-13%	230W
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+375%	21.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 84% less ($2101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2445% better value. The RTXA5000-8Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).