NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060
28,37527% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti145% better
69,48166% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 145% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060148% better
86.2553% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
34.7622% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 148% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2021 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 360 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3060 includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,320 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,777 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 112 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 28 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3060 has the 83rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 28,375 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.25. This is the 29th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $1,999. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3090 Ti includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,560 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,860 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 Ti is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 450 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 850 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3090 Ti has the 10th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 69,481 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.76. This is the 75th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2021Q1 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$329$1,999
Production StatusActiveActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Riders Republic
Riders Republic
GeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Low - 720p
198 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
124 FPS
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High - 1080p
102 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
79 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
64 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
36 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060
28,37527% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti145% better
69,48166% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 145% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 83rd with a score of 28,375, and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 10th with a score of 69,481.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060148% better
86.2553% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
34.7622% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 148% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 29th with a performance per dollar of 86.25, and the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 75th with a performance per dollar of 34.76.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834+164%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5+155%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481+145%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373+141%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+131%
GeForce GTX 108029,263+3%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+3%
GeForce RTX 306028,375
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503-3%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-4%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,559
21,645
(+152.89%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
8,721
19,241
(+120.63%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
120,745
246,319
(+104%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
21,379
53,110
(+148.42%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
96,914
139,165
(+43.6%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
25,149
49,471
(+96.71%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
246.6
(+20.88%)
204
PassMark G3D Mark
17,001
29,690
(+74.64%)
PassMark G2D Mark
963
1,223
(+27%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
CodenameGA106GA102
ArchitectureAmpereAmpere
Process Size8 nm8 nm
Transistors12,000 million28,300 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Memory Size12 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth360 Gb/s1.01 Tb/s
Memory Clock1,875 MHz1,313 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB128 KB
L2 Cache3 MB6 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Slots2 slots3 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)170 W450 W
Suggested PSU450 W850 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
CUDA Cores3,58410,752
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2884
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)112336
Render Output Units (ROP)48112
Tensor Cores112336
Ray Tracing Cores2884
Core Clock Speed1,320 MHz1,560 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,777 MHz1,860 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate85.3 GPixel/s208.3 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate199 GTexel/s625 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance12.74 TFLOPS40 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance199 GFLOPS625 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 3060GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.