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

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 263W, a 63W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 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 7800 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌31.5% higher power demand at 263W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 7800 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 263W, a 63W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅11.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 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 7800 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌31.5% higher power demand at 263W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800 XT better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX 7800 XT averages 11.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 20,312 vs 24,253 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7800 XT is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Radeon RX 7800 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 19.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and 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. 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 easier to justify on price alone at $399 MSRP, but Radeon RX 7800 XT is still the stronger gaming card overall. Radeon RX 7800 XT is about 25.1% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 11.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 19.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with Radeon RX 7800 XT if you want the better experience; go with GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 25.1% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, Radeon RX 7800 XT is still the safer long-term pick.

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 7800 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	152 FPS	210 FPS
medium	137 FPS	193 FPS
high	118 FPS	166 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	192 FPS
medium	107 FPS	160 FPS
high	91 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	127 FPS
medium	65 FPS	105 FPS
high	50 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	73 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	425 FPS	450 FPS
medium	366 FPS	393 FPS
high	296 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	281 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	351 FPS
medium	229 FPS	295 FPS
high	190 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	169 FPS
medium	114 FPS	145 FPS
high	96 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	96 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	859 FPS	895 FPS
medium	693 FPS	727 FPS
high	602 FPS	631 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	541 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	691 FPS
medium	529 FPS	556 FPS
high	452 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	398 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	481 FPS
medium	346 FPS	389 FPS
high	275 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	262 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
1080p
low	580 FPS	582 FPS
medium	514 FPS	514 FPS
high	424 FPS	453 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	461 FPS
medium	427 FPS	413 FPS
high	335 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	295 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	322 FPS
medium	266 FPS	292 FPS
high	234 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	198 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 7800 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 7800 XT

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2430 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 263W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,253 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 24,253 — the Radeon RX 7800 XT leads by 19.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 37.32 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2430 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
G3D Mark Score	20,312	24,253+19%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864+27%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	37.32 TFLOPS+130%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2430 MHz+46%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	240+58%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+540%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	60+58%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 7800 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 7800 XT
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 7800 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7800 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — a 39.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	624 GB/s+39%
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 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7800 XT). 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 7800 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
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 Dual VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7800 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	Dual VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7800 XT's 263W — a 27.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7800 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7800 XT
TDP	200W-24%	263W
Recommended PSU	600W-14%	700W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+10%	92.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48.6 (Radeon RX 7800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 4.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).