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

✅+74.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.5% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌365.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 43W.

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 43W instead of 200W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,654 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅+74.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 43W instead of 200W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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100.5% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌365.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 43W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,654 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 7400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 74.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 7400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 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 about 100.5% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 74.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7400 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7400 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 7400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 7400 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 (43W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $199 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 74.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7400 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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	152 FPS	205 FPS
medium	137 FPS	187 FPS
high	118 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	172 FPS
medium	107 FPS	139 FPS
high	91 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	89 FPS
medium	65 FPS	74 FPS
high	50 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	425 FPS	340 FPS
medium	366 FPS	282 FPS
high	296 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	211 FPS
medium	229 FPS	175 FPS
high	190 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	97 FPS
medium	114 FPS	79 FPS
high	96 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	47 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	859 FPS	524 FPS
medium	693 FPS	420 FPS
high	602 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	393 FPS
medium	529 FPS	315 FPS
high	452 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	262 FPS
medium	346 FPS	210 FPS
high	275 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	580 FPS	524 FPS
medium	514 FPS	420 FPS
high	424 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	393 FPS
medium	427 FPS	315 FPS
high	335 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	262 FPS
medium	266 FPS	210 FPS
high	234 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	131 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 7400

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 7400

The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 7400's 11,654 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 74.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7400 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7400) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
G3D Mark Score	20,312+74%	11,654
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	4864+171%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	16.49 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2300 MHz+38%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+36%	112
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+860%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+36%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7400 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 7400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+250%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7400's 43W — a 129.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 450W (Radeon RX 7400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7400
TDP	200W	43W-79%
Recommended PSU	600W	450W-25%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	271.0+167%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 7400 costs 50.1% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) — the Radeon RX 7400 offers 15.1% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).