GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

2023Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2090 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7900M across 48 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 7900M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7900M

2023

Why buy it

  • 27.0% more average FPS across 48 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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7900M better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Yes. Radeon RX 7900M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 27.0% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data, 10.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 7900M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020, 10.2% 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 7900M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 27.0% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 10.2% 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 7900M 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 7900M 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low152 FPS223 FPS
medium137 FPS207 FPS
high118 FPS182 FPS
ultra100 FPS166 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS202 FPS
medium107 FPS171 FPS
high91 FPS141 FPS
ultra82 FPS133 FPS
4K
low77 FPS137 FPS
medium65 FPS115 FPS
high50 FPS92 FPS
ultra43 FPS86 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low425 FPS576 FPS
medium366 FPS480 FPS
high296 FPS368 FPS
ultra248 FPS314 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS393 FPS
medium229 FPS326 FPS
high190 FPS257 FPS
ultra156 FPS209 FPS
4K
low133 FPS194 FPS
medium114 FPS164 FPS
high96 FPS140 FPS
ultra73 FPS113 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low859 FPS938 FPS
medium693 FPS769 FPS
high602 FPS672 FPS
ultra457 FPS504 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS709 FPS
medium529 FPS583 FPS
high452 FPS504 FPS
ultra343 FPS378 FPS
4K
low434 FPS495 FPS
medium346 FPS403 FPS
high275 FPS336 FPS
ultra221 FPS252 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
1080p
low580 FPS765 FPS
medium514 FPS653 FPS
high424 FPS588 FPS
ultra373 FPS504 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS640 FPS
medium427 FPS549 FPS
high335 FPS480 FPS
ultra290 FPS378 FPS
4K
low285 FPS435 FPS
medium266 FPS379 FPS
high234 FPS336 FPS
ultra195 FPS252 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 7900M

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 22,385 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 10.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7900M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2090 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 72 (Radeon RX 7900M) with 152 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
G3D Mark Score
20,312
22,385+10%
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4864+6%
4608
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS
38.52 TFLOPS+138%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2090 MHz+26%
ROPs
80
192+140%
TMUs
152
288+89%
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+60%
3 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores
38
72+89%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
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 7900M has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
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 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 4.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7900M's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 7900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 330W (Radeon RX 7900M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
TDP
200W
180W-10%
Recommended PSU
600W
330W-45%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
101.6
124.4+22%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7900M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 7900M
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
Navi 31
Release
December 1 2020
October 19 2023
Ranking
#73
#62