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

✅15.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌37.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 145W.

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 145W instead of 200W, a 55W reduction.

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 3 (2023) instead.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

✅15.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 145W instead of 200W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌37.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 145W.

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 3 (2023) instead.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 6800M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 52.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 6800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 $200 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 15.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 52.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 129.4%. Radeon RX 6800M is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (145W vs 200W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 6800M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (145W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 52.8% higher G3D Mark and 15.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 129.4%.

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 6800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	152 FPS	175 FPS
medium	137 FPS	155 FPS
high	118 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	144 FPS
medium	107 FPS	117 FPS
high	91 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	87 FPS
medium	65 FPS	73 FPS
high	50 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	425 FPS	421 FPS
medium	366 FPS	353 FPS
high	296 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	272 FPS
medium	229 FPS	227 FPS
high	190 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	127 FPS
medium	114 FPS	109 FPS
high	96 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	859 FPS	598 FPS
medium	693 FPS	479 FPS
high	602 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	449 FPS
medium	529 FPS	359 FPS
high	452 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	299 FPS
medium	346 FPS	239 FPS
high	275 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	150 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
1080p
low	580 FPS	598 FPS
medium	514 FPS	479 FPS
high	424 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	449 FPS
medium	427 FPS	359 FPS
high	335 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	299 FPS
medium	266 FPS	239 FPS
high	234 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	150 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 6800M

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 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 52.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2390 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6800M) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score	20,312+53%	13,295
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+90%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+32%	12.24 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2390 MHz+44%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	160+5%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+860%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	40+5%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 6800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+17%	384 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). 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 6800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 31.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800M
TDP	200W	145W-28%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+11%	91.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 129.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6800M is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).