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

✅+172.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 6500M

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,443 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 6500M

2022

Why buy it

✅+172.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,443 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌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 RX 6500M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 7,443 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 6500M is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 6500M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm process instead of 8nm. 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 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 172.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 6500M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 200W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 6500M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 172.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 6500M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
1080p
low	152 FPS	129 FPS
medium	137 FPS	115 FPS
high	118 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	118 FPS
medium	107 FPS	99 FPS
high	91 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	52 FPS
medium	65 FPS	48 FPS
high	50 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
1080p
low	425 FPS	179 FPS
medium	366 FPS	139 FPS
high	296 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	116 FPS
medium	229 FPS	89 FPS
high	190 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	57 FPS
medium	114 FPS	44 FPS
high	96 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	24 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
1080p
low	859 FPS	335 FPS
medium	693 FPS	268 FPS
high	602 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	251 FPS
medium	529 FPS	201 FPS
high	452 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	167 FPS
medium	346 FPS	134 FPS
high	275 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	74 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
1080p
low	580 FPS	303 FPS
medium	514 FPS	233 FPS
high	424 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	167 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	222 FPS
medium	427 FPS	165 FPS
high	335 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	109 FPS
medium	266 FPS	82 FPS
high	234 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	55 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 6500M

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 6500M

The Radeon RX 6500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,443 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 6500M's 7,443 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 172.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6500M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.915 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16 (Radeon RX 6500M) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
G3D Mark Score	20,312+173%	7,443
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	4864+375%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+230%	4.915 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2400 MHz+44%
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+138%	64
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+1820%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+138%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500M 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 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 6500M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
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 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6500M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500M) — a 211.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+211%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6500M). 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 6500M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_2)
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6500M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon RX 6500M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6500M's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon RX 6500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6500M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500M
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	148.9+47%