GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 7800M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 7800M

2024Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2335 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

  • +27.1% 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).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 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 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,984 vs 20,312).
  • 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 7800M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 27.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 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 5nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
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 27.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX 7800M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon RX 7800M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Yes. Radeon RX 7800M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, 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 27.1% 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
1080p
low152 FPS215 FPS
medium137 FPS196 FPS
high118 FPS172 FPS
ultra100 FPS133 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS180 FPS
medium107 FPS147 FPS
high91 FPS128 FPS
ultra82 FPS102 FPS
4K
low77 FPS94 FPS
medium65 FPS78 FPS
high50 FPS59 FPS
ultra43 FPS51 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
1080p
low425 FPS452 FPS
medium366 FPS384 FPS
high296 FPS313 FPS
ultra248 FPS276 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS344 FPS
medium229 FPS286 FPS
high190 FPS230 FPS
ultra156 FPS191 FPS
4K
low133 FPS169 FPS
medium114 FPS141 FPS
high96 FPS116 FPS
ultra73 FPS92 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
1080p
low859 FPS719 FPS
medium693 FPS575 FPS
high602 FPS480 FPS
ultra457 FPS360 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS539 FPS
medium529 FPS432 FPS
high452 FPS360 FPS
ultra343 FPS270 FPS
4K
low434 FPS360 FPS
medium346 FPS288 FPS
high275 FPS240 FPS
ultra221 FPS180 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
1080p
low580 FPS687 FPS
medium514 FPS575 FPS
high424 FPS480 FPS
ultra373 FPS360 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS525 FPS
medium427 FPS432 FPS
high335 FPS360 FPS
ultra290 FPS270 FPS
4K
low285 FPS360 FPS
medium266 FPS288 FPS
high234 FPS240 FPS
ultra195 FPS180 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 7800M

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 RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 15,984 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 27.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 152 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score
20,312+27%
15,984
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4864+27%
3840
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS
35.87 TFLOPS+121%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2335 MHz+40%
ROPs
80
96+20%
TMUs
152
240+58%
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+540%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
38
60+58%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M 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 7800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
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 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 3.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
12 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+4%
432 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). 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 7800M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
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 7800M's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
TDP
200W
180W-10%
Recommended PSU
600W-8%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+14%
88.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7800M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7800M
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
Navi 32
Release
December 1 2020
September 11 2024
Ranking
#73
#131