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

✅9.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 22,146).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅+9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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 3 (2023) instead.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅9.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅+9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (20,312 vs 22,146).
❌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).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

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 3 (2023) instead.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7700 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 9.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,312 vs 22,146 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7700 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Radeon RX 7700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 9.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and 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. 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 easier to justify on price alone at $399 MSRP, but Radeon RX 7700 is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 7700 is about 12.5% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 7700 if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 12.5% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon RX 7700 is still the safer long-term pick.

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 7700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	152 FPS	210 FPS
medium	137 FPS	192 FPS
high	118 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	192 FPS
medium	107 FPS	160 FPS
high	91 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	125 FPS
medium	65 FPS	104 FPS
high	50 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	75 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	425 FPS	374 FPS
medium	366 FPS	319 FPS
high	296 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	229 FPS
medium	229 FPS	197 FPS
high	190 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	106 FPS
medium	114 FPS	89 FPS
high	96 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	859 FPS	838 FPS
medium	693 FPS	684 FPS
high	602 FPS	600 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	498 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	643 FPS
medium	529 FPS	520 FPS
high	452 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	441 FPS
medium	346 FPS	355 FPS
high	275 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	240 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	580 FPS	602 FPS
medium	514 FPS	514 FPS
high	424 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	465 FPS
medium	427 FPS	394 FPS
high	335 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	291 FPS
medium	266 FPS	268 FPS
high	234 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	189 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 7700

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 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 7700's 22,146 — the Radeon RX 7700 leads by 9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
G3D Mark Score	20,312	22,146+9%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2600 MHz+56%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+19%	128
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+860%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+19%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 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 7700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
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 7700 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 39.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	624 GB/s+39%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-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 7700). 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 7700
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 7700). 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 7700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
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 7700's 190W — a 5.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7700
TDP	200W	190W-5%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	116.6+15%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700 launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 11.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 49.3 (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3.2% better value. The Radeon RX 7700 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).