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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 vs NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060
28,93922% of 129,772
TITAN X (Pascal)24% better
35,99528% of 129,772

The TITAN X (Pascal) has 24% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060193% better
87.9653% of 165.13
TITAN X (Pascal)
30.0218% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 193% better value for the money than the TITAN X (Pascal) 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 99th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 28,939 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 87.96. This is the 36th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) GPU

The NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP102) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The TITAN X has 12 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 480.4 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 TITAN X includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,417 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,531 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The TITAN X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The TITAN X has the 71st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 35,995 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 30.02. This is the 89th 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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2021Q3 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$329$1,199
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
Low - 1080p
127 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
102 FPS
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High - 1080p
88 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
82 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
61 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
34 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 orTITAN X (Pascal)
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 406039+15%
GeForce RTX 506036.6+8%
GeForce RTX 306034
Arc B58033.8-1%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 orTITAN X (Pascal)
GPUCost Per Frame
Arc B5807.37-24%
GeForce RTX 40607.67-21%
GeForce RTX 50608.17-16%
GeForce RTX 30609.68

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060
28,93922% of 129,772
TITAN X (Pascal)24% better
35,99528% of 129,772

The TITAN X (Pascal) has 24% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 99th with a score of 28,939, and the TITAN X (Pascal) is ranked 71st with a score of 35,995.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060193% better
87.9653% of 165.13
TITAN X (Pascal)
30.0218% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 193% better value for the money than the TITAN X (Pascal) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3060 is ranked 36th with a performance per dollar of 87.96, and the TITAN X (Pascal) is ranked 89th with a performance per dollar of 30.02.

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 GTX 1080 Ti37,671.5+30%
Arc A75037,288+29%
TITAN X (Pascal)35,995+24%
Radeon RX 5700 XT35,822.5+24%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER34,963.5+21%
GeForce GTX 108029,263+1%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+1%
GeForce RTX 306028,939
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503-5%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-6%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 or

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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,578
9,076
(+5.81%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
9,026
9,417
(+4.33%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
120,756
135,092
(+11.87%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
21,689
27,315.5
(+25.94%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
104,641
104,649
(+0.01%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
26,986
30,628
(+13.5%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
246.6
(+102.13%)
122
PassMark G3D Mark
17,293
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PassMark G2D Mark
1,018
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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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
CodenameGA106GP102
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors12,000 million11,800 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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
Memory Size12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth360 Gb/s480.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,875 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache3 MB3 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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)170 W250 W
Suggested PSU450 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x 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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
CUDA Cores3,5843,584
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2828
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)112224
Render Output Units (ROP)4896
Tensor Cores112--
Ray Tracing Cores28--
Core Clock Speed1,320 MHz1,417 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,777 MHz1,531 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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
Pixel Fill Rate85.3 GPixel/s147 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate199 GTexel/s342.9 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance12.74 TFLOPS10.97 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance199 GFLOPS342.9 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 3060TITAN X (Pascal)
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.7

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