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

✅44.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 41.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 272mm, a 30mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

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.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌12.4% longer card at 272mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅44.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 41.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 272mm, a 30mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

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.
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12.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌12.4% longer card at 272mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 25.5% 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, 25.5% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 $50 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 44.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 25.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 41.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5700 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 $449 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 RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	152 FPS	159 FPS
medium	137 FPS	140 FPS
high	118 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	134 FPS
medium	107 FPS	108 FPS
high	91 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	81 FPS
medium	65 FPS	69 FPS
high	50 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	425 FPS	298 FPS
medium	366 FPS	250 FPS
high	296 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	176 FPS
medium	229 FPS	147 FPS
high	190 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	88 FPS
medium	114 FPS	74 FPS
high	96 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	859 FPS	728 FPS
medium	693 FPS	583 FPS
high	602 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	546 FPS
medium	529 FPS	437 FPS
high	452 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	364 FPS
medium	346 FPS	291 FPS
high	275 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	580 FPS	535 FPS
medium	514 FPS	456 FPS
high	424 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	439 FPS
medium	427 FPS	376 FPS
high	335 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	265 FPS
medium	266 FPS	249 FPS
high	234 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	182 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 5700 XT

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 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 25.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	20,312+26%	16,183
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+90%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+66%	9.754 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1905 MHz+14%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	160+5%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-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 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	272mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+41%	71.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 11.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 36.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 41.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).