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

✅+166.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 52.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 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.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,633 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018

Why buy it

✅+166.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 52.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 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

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,633 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 580 2048SP?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 7,633 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 580 2048SP is a 2018 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 166.1% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 14nm. 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 74.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 166.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 52.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 580 2048SP still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 580 2048SP is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $229 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 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	152 FPS	196 FPS
medium	137 FPS	175 FPS
high	118 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	171 FPS
medium	107 FPS	149 FPS
high	91 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	64 FPS
medium	65 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	425 FPS	154 FPS
medium	366 FPS	131 FPS
high	296 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	89 FPS
medium	229 FPS	69 FPS
high	190 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	36 FPS
medium	114 FPS	27 FPS
high	96 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	859 FPS	343 FPS
medium	693 FPS	275 FPS
high	602 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	258 FPS
medium	529 FPS	206 FPS
high	452 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	172 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 580 2048SP
1080p
low	580 FPS	271 FPS
medium	514 FPS	238 FPS
high	424 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	159 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	203 FPS
medium	427 FPS	181 FPS
high	335 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	113 FPS
medium	266 FPS	92 FPS
high	234 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	58 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 580 2048SP

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 580 2048SP

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 7,633 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 166.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1284 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
G3D Mark Score	20,312+166%	7,633
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+208%	5.259 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+30%	1284 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+19%	128
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+860%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP 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 580 2048SP relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+100%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
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 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
TDP	200W	150W-25%
Recommended PSU	600W	450W-25%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+100%	50.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 42.6% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 33.3 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 52.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).