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

✅18.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,500 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 628.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,899 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 Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Vega 20 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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 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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375.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅18.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,500 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 628.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $1,899 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: Vega 20 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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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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375.9% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 53.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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 53.1% 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 $1,500 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $1,899 MSRP, and you are getting 18.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 53.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 628.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro VII still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 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 $1,899 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 Pro VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	152 FPS	199 FPS
medium	137 FPS	184 FPS
high	118 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	185 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 Pro VII
1080p
low	425 FPS	340 FPS
medium	366 FPS	298 FPS
high	296 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	215 FPS
medium	229 FPS	185 FPS
high	190 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	102 FPS
medium	114 FPS	86 FPS
high	96 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	859 FPS	597 FPS
medium	693 FPS	478 FPS
high	602 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	448 FPS
medium	529 FPS	358 FPS
high	452 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	298 FPS
medium	346 FPS	239 FPS
high	275 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	580 FPS	525 FPS
medium	514 FPS	452 FPS
high	424 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	426 FPS
medium	427 FPS	358 FPS
high	335 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	263 FPS
medium	266 FPS	239 FPS
high	234 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	149 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro VII's 13,264 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 53.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro VII
G3D Mark Score	20,312+53%	13,264
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+27%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+24%	13.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1700 MHz+2%
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 Pro VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 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 Pro VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro VII
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-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 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro 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 Pro VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 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 Pro VII's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro VII
TDP	200W-20%	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	305mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+91%	53.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 79% less ($1500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.0 (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 627.1% better value.