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

✅+24.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 118.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,308 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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75.2% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon VII

2019

Why buy it

✅+24.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 118.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 23.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,308 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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75.2% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon VII?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 24.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019, 24.6% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 24.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 118.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon VII still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon VII is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $699 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
1080p
low	152 FPS	200 FPS
medium	137 FPS	185 FPS
high	118 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	184 FPS
medium	107 FPS	154 FPS
high	91 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	118 FPS
medium	65 FPS	99 FPS
high	50 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
1080p
low	425 FPS	392 FPS
medium	366 FPS	336 FPS
high	296 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	240 FPS
medium	229 FPS	203 FPS
high	190 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	136 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	108 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 VII
1080p
low	859 FPS	734 FPS
medium	693 FPS	587 FPS
high	602 FPS	489 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	367 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	550 FPS
medium	529 FPS	440 FPS
high	452 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	275 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	367 FPS
medium	346 FPS	294 FPS
high	275 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	183 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
1080p
low	580 FPS	596 FPS
medium	514 FPS	521 FPS
high	424 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	356 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	465 FPS
medium	427 FPS	413 FPS
high	335 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	297 FPS
medium	266 FPS	281 FPS
high	234 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	183 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon VII's 16,308 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 24.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1750 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
G3D Mark Score	20,312+25%	16,308
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+27%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+21%	13.44 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1750 MHz+5%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	240+58%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+411%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 128.6% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	1024 GB/s+129%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
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 VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon VII's 295W — a 38.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 89°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon VII
TDP	200W-32%	295W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	280mm
Height	112mm	125mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-16%	89°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+84%	55.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon VII launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 42.9% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 23.3 (Radeon VII) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 118.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).