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 3070 Ti

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 (2023).

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅8.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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8.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

2021

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅8.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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8.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 XT better than GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 7.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020 and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is easier to justify on price alone at $599 MSRP, but Radeon RX 6800 XT is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 6800 XT is about 8.3% more expensive on MSRP at $649 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 8.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 7.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 6800 XT if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 3070 Ti if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

When does GeForce RTX 3070 Ti make more sense than Radeon RX 6800 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6800 XT. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6800 XT currently gives you 7.3% higher G3D Mark and 8.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 3070 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6800 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	160 FPS	221 FPS
medium	143 FPS	203 FPS
high	125 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	200 FPS
medium	110 FPS	167 FPS
high	96 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	135 FPS
medium	69 FPS	114 FPS
high	55 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	495 FPS	565 FPS
medium	424 FPS	477 FPS
high	351 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	300 FPS	359 FPS
medium	249 FPS	296 FPS
high	220 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	150 FPS
medium	118 FPS	132 FPS
high	103 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	880 FPS	924 FPS
medium	709 FPS	767 FPS
high	616 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	524 FPS	562 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	714 FPS
medium	558 FPS	587 FPS
high	474 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	393 FPS	422 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	498 FPS
medium	388 FPS	412 FPS
high	331 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	262 FPS	281 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	595 FPS	663 FPS
medium	520 FPS	552 FPS
high	428 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	486 FPS	553 FPS
medium	429 FPS	466 FPS
high	336 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	290 FPS	355 FPS
medium	267 FPS	309 FPS
high	236 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	252 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and Radeon RX 6800 XT

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1575 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 290W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,295 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon RX 6800 XT

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti scores 23,295 versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 24,995 — the Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by 7.3%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 72 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) with 192 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
G3D Mark Score	23,295	24,995+7%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	6144+33%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS+5%	20.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz	2250 MHz+27%
ROPs	96	128+33%
TMUs	192	288+50%
L1 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48	72+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 3070 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 608 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — a 18.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	608 GB/s+19%	512 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti draws 290W versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 300W — a 3.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
TDP	290W-3%	300W
Recommended PSU	750W	750W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	78°C	75-4%
Perf/Watt	80.3	83.3+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT launched at $649. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti costs 7.7% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 38.9 (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti) vs 38.5 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offers 1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).