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 $150 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 260W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 276mm, a 34mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 GRE across 13 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 7900 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅10.6% more average FPS across 13 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 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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37.6% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌30% higher power demand at 260W vs 200W.
❌14% longer card at 276mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 260W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 276mm, a 34mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅10.6% more average FPS across 13 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 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900 GRE across 13 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 7900 GRE 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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37.6% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌30% higher power demand at 260W vs 200W.
❌14% longer card at 276mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900 GRE better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 7900 GRE is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7900 GRE averages 10.6% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 27,162 vs 20,312 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 33.7% 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?

Radeon RX 7900 GRE is about 37.6% more expensive on MSRP at $549 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 10.6% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 33.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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, Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	152 FPS	312 FPS
medium	137 FPS	297 FPS
high	118 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	295 FPS
medium	107 FPS	248 FPS
high	91 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	174 FPS
medium	65 FPS	142 FPS
high	50 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	90 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	425 FPS	550 FPS
medium	366 FPS	472 FPS
high	296 FPS	367 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	323 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	429 FPS
medium	229 FPS	358 FPS
high	190 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	231 FPS
medium	114 FPS	196 FPS
high	96 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	138 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	859 FPS	999 FPS
medium	693 FPS	978 FPS
high	602 FPS	815 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	611 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	917 FPS
medium	529 FPS	733 FPS
high	452 FPS	611 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	458 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	568 FPS
medium	346 FPS	489 FPS
high	275 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	306 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
1080p
low	580 FPS	618 FPS
medium	514 FPS	552 FPS
high	424 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	389 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	491 FPS
medium	427 FPS	443 FPS
high	335 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	299 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	331 FPS
medium	266 FPS	302 FPS
high	234 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	211 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 7900 GRE

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 7900 GRE

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 27 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1287 MHz to 2245 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,162 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 27,162 — the Radeon RX 7900 GRE leads by 33.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 5,120 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 45.98 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2245 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 80 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
G3D Mark Score	20,312	27,162+34%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864	5120+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	45.98 TFLOPS+184%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2245 MHz+35%
ROPs	80	160+100%
TMUs	152	320+111%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+92%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	80+111%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE 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 7900 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
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 7900 GRE has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the Radeon RX 7900 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	576 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). 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 7900 GRE
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 7900 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7900 GRE's 260W — a 26.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX 7900 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 276mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7900 GRE
TDP	200W-23%	260W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	276mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	101.6	104.5+3%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7900 GRE launched at $549. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 27.3% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 49.5 (Radeon RX 7900 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).