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

✅17.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 260mm, a 18mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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14.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 58.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

2025

Why buy it

✅17.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 260mm, a 18mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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14.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 58.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 17.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,352 vs 20,312 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 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?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 14.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $399 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB 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 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	152 FPS	220 FPS
medium	137 FPS	201 FPS
high	118 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	199 FPS
medium	107 FPS	166 FPS
high	91 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	134 FPS
medium	65 FPS	113 FPS
high	50 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	425 FPS	446 FPS
medium	366 FPS	365 FPS
high	296 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	267 FPS
medium	229 FPS	223 FPS
high	190 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	129 FPS
medium	114 FPS	109 FPS
high	96 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	859 FPS	859 FPS
medium	693 FPS	698 FPS
high	602 FPS	611 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	458 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	658 FPS
medium	529 FPS	528 FPS
high	452 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	456 FPS
medium	346 FPS	362 FPS
high	275 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	229 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
1080p
low	580 FPS	694 FPS
medium	514 FPS	597 FPS
high	424 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	554 FPS
medium	427 FPS	478 FPS
high	335 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	342 FPS
medium	266 FPS	305 FPS
high	234 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	229 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB reaches 20,352 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
G3D Mark Score	20,312	20,352
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	25.64 TFLOPS+58%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	3130 MHz+88%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+19%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+19%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+40%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 5.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 160W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 260mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 78.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
TDP	200W	160W-20%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	260mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-4%	78
Perf/Watt	101.6	127.2+25%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB costs 12.5% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 14.5% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).