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

✅+167.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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209.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.
❌34.4% longer card at 242mm vs 180mm.

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 242mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,606 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅+167.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 15.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 242mm, a 62mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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209.3% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.
❌34.4% longer card at 242mm vs 180mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,606 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 5300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 7,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 5300 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 167.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 3 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 about 209.3% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and you are getting 167.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5300 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, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5300 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5300 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $129 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	152 FPS	114 FPS
medium	137 FPS	101 FPS
high	118 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	101 FPS
medium	107 FPS	87 FPS
high	91 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	43 FPS
medium	65 FPS	40 FPS
high	50 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	23 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	425 FPS	130 FPS
medium	366 FPS	96 FPS
high	296 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	84 FPS
medium	229 FPS	56 FPS
high	190 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	37 FPS
medium	114 FPS	26 FPS
high	96 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	859 FPS	342 FPS
medium	693 FPS	274 FPS
high	602 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	257 FPS
medium	529 FPS	205 FPS
high	452 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	171 FPS
medium	346 FPS	137 FPS
high	275 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	580 FPS	268 FPS
medium	514 FPS	211 FPS
high	424 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	154 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	204 FPS
medium	427 FPS	158 FPS
high	335 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	99 FPS
medium	266 FPS	77 FPS
high	234 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	52 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 5300

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 5300

The Radeon RX 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,606 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 5300's 7,606 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 167.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
G3D Mark Score	20,312+167%	7,606
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+245%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+250%	4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+1%	1645 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+73%	88
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5300 is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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 5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 5300 has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 166.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+167%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+167%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). 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 5300
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5300
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	180mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+34%	76.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 67.7% less ($270 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 59.0 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 15.9% better value.