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

✅Costs $2,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 671.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN V across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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811.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 671.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN V across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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811.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is TITAN V better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. TITAN V is clearly the better overall GPU here. TITAN V averages 7.8% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,077 vs 16,995 in G3D Mark. On top of that, TITAN V is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 12nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

TITAN V is the smarter buy by a wide margin. TITAN V is about 811.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,999 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 7.8% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 18.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 make more sense than TITAN V?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $329 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of TITAN V. The trade-off is that TITAN V currently gives you 18.1% higher G3D Mark and 7.8% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 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 Benchmark Check

TITAN V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
1080p
low	149 FPS	195 FPS
medium	131 FPS	170 FPS
high	118 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	159 FPS
medium	104 FPS	132 FPS
high	92 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	65 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	39 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open TITAN V

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
1080p
low	354 FPS	376 FPS
medium	310 FPS	335 FPS
high	249 FPS	253 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	241 FPS
medium	196 FPS	208 FPS
high	160 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	118 FPS
medium	94 FPS	97 FPS
high	77 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	62 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open TITAN V

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
1080p
low	765 FPS	903 FPS
medium	612 FPS	723 FPS
high	510 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	678 FPS
medium	432 FPS	542 FPS
high	366 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	452 FPS
medium	298 FPS	361 FPS
high	221 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	226 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open TITAN V

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
1080p
low	523 FPS	303 FPS
medium	452 FPS	263 FPS
high	383 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	233 FPS
medium	371 FPS	208 FPS
high	298 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	141 FPS
medium	259 FPS	120 FPS
high	225 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	79 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open TITAN V

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and TITAN V

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.

TITAN V

The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the TITAN V's 20,077 — the TITAN V leads by 18.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the TITAN V uses Volta, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5,120 (TITAN V). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
G3D Mark Score	16,995	20,077+18%
Architecture	Ampere	Volta
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584	5120+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	14.9 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+22%	1455 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	320+186%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	7.5 MB+114%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4.5 MB+50%
Tensor Cores	112	640+471%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The TITAN V relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 653 GB/s (TITAN V) — a 81.4% advantage for the TITAN V. Bus width: 192-bit vs 3072-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.5 MB (TITAN V) — the TITAN V has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	653 GB/s+81%
Bus Width	192-bit	3072-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (TITAN V). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the TITAN V's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 600W (TITAN V). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	TITAN V
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+25%	80.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the TITAN V launched at $2999. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 89% less ($2670 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.7 (TITAN V) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 671.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).