GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro W5500M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro W5500M

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • 310.4% more average FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 135.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 85W.

Radeon Pro W5500M

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 85W instead of 200W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Pro W5500M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 310.4% more FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 3,470 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro W5500M is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 485.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 310.4% more estimated average FPS across 18 tracked games in our benchmark data and 485.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Pro W5500M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro W5500M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low152 FPS78 FPS
medium137 FPS69 FPS
high118 FPS55 FPS
ultra100 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS71 FPS
medium107 FPS62 FPS
high91 FPS44 FPS
ultra82 FPS28 FPS
4K
low77 FPS26 FPS
medium65 FPS25 FPS
high50 FPS16 FPS
ultra43 FPS14 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low425 FPS100 FPS
medium366 FPS70 FPS
high296 FPS50 FPS
ultra248 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS54 FPS
medium229 FPS32 FPS
high190 FPS22 FPS
ultra156 FPS16 FPS
4K
low133 FPS19 FPS
medium114 FPS12 FPS
high96 FPS9 FPS
ultra73 FPS7 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low859 FPS156 FPS
medium693 FPS125 FPS
high602 FPS104 FPS
ultra457 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS117 FPS
medium529 FPS94 FPS
high452 FPS78 FPS
ultra343 FPS59 FPS
4K
low434 FPS78 FPS
medium346 FPS62 FPS
high275 FPS52 FPS
ultra221 FPS39 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low580 FPS141 FPS
medium514 FPS113 FPS
high424 FPS97 FPS
ultra373 FPS78 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS103 FPS
medium427 FPS85 FPS
high335 FPS73 FPS
ultra290 FPS59 FPS
4K
low285 FPS59 FPS
medium266 FPS47 FPS
high234 FPS38 FPS
ultra195 FPS29 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Pro W5500M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro W5500M

The Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,470 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro W5500M's 3,470 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 485.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.083 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
G3D Mark Score
20,312+485%
3,470
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4864+245%
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+297%
4.083 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+15%
1450 MHz
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+73%
88
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Pro W5500M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
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 Pro W5500M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
HEVC,H.264,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro W5500M's 85W — a 80.7% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro W5500M
TDP
200W
85W-57%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+149%
40.8