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

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070

2025

Why buy it

✅3.1% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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37.6% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 46.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 9070

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅3.1% more average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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37.6% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 46.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 9070 averages 3.1% more FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 25,380 vs 20,312 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9070 is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 9070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, 25.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) 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?

Radeon RX 9070 is about 37.6% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 3.1% more estimated average FPS across 38 tracked games in our benchmark data and 25.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 9070 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 9070 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 9070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	152 FPS	268 FPS
medium	137 FPS	256 FPS
high	118 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	244 FPS
medium	107 FPS	207 FPS
high	91 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	140 FPS
medium	65 FPS	116 FPS
high	50 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	81 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	425 FPS	463 FPS
medium	366 FPS	386 FPS
high	296 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	249 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	326 FPS
medium	229 FPS	265 FPS
high	190 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	145 FPS
medium	114 FPS	120 FPS
high	96 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	75 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	859 FPS	999 FPS
medium	693 FPS	914 FPS
high	602 FPS	761 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	571 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	857 FPS
medium	529 FPS	685 FPS
high	452 FPS	571 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	563 FPS
medium	346 FPS	457 FPS
high	275 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	286 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
1080p
low	580 FPS	881 FPS
medium	514 FPS	770 FPS
high	424 FPS	685 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	571 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	684 FPS
medium	427 FPS	600 FPS
high	335 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	458 FPS
medium	266 FPS	409 FPS
high	234 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	286 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 9070

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 9070

The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 9070's 25,380 — the Radeon RX 9070 leads by 25%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 56 (Radeon RX 9070) with 152 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
G3D Mark Score	20,312	25,380+25%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864+36%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	36.13 TFLOPS+123%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2520 MHz+51%
ROPs	80	128+60%
TMUs	152	224+47%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	56+47%
Tensor Cores	152+36%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 9070 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) — the Radeon RX 9070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	640 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	Dual Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 9070's 220W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070
TDP	200W-9%	220W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85
Perf/Watt	101.6	115.4+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 launched at $549. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 27.3% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 46.2 (Radeon RX 9070) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 10.2% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).