GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon 880M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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VS
AMD

Radeon 880M

2024Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2900 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

  • +162.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 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).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Radeon 880M

2024

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,729 vs 20,312).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon 880M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 7,729 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 880M is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 880M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 4nm process instead of 8nm. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 162.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon 880M is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 200W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon 880M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Yes. Radeon 880M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear 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 162.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 880M
1080p
low152 FPS46 FPS
medium137 FPS30 FPS
high118 FPS22 FPS
ultra100 FPS12 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS32 FPS
medium107 FPS19 FPS
high91 FPS11 FPS
ultra82 FPS6 FPS
4K
low77 FPS12 FPS
medium65 FPS8 FPS
high50 FPS5 FPS
ultra43 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
1080p
low425 FPS109 FPS
medium366 FPS76 FPS
high296 FPS51 FPS
ultra248 FPS36 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS78 FPS
medium229 FPS50 FPS
high190 FPS36 FPS
ultra156 FPS26 FPS
4K
low133 FPS33 FPS
medium114 FPS24 FPS
high96 FPS19 FPS
ultra73 FPS13 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
1080p
low859 FPS310 FPS
medium693 FPS272 FPS
high602 FPS205 FPS
ultra457 FPS168 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS227 FPS
medium529 FPS205 FPS
high452 FPS157 FPS
ultra343 FPS125 FPS
4K
low434 FPS135 FPS
medium346 FPS121 FPS
high275 FPS82 FPS
ultra221 FPS57 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
1080p
low580 FPS159 FPS
medium514 FPS125 FPS
high424 FPS105 FPS
ultra373 FPS82 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS112 FPS
medium427 FPS90 FPS
high335 FPS77 FPS
ultra290 FPS60 FPS
4K
low285 FPS66 FPS
medium266 FPS53 FPS
high234 FPS42 FPS
ultra195 FPS31 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon 880M

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 880M

The Radeon 880M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,729 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon 880M's 7,729 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 162.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon 880M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (Radeon 880M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon 880M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon 880M) with 152 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
G3D Mark Score
20,312+163%
7,729
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.5
Process Node
8 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
4864+533%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+264%
4.454 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2900 MHz+74%
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+217%
48
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+3592%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
38+217%
12

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 880M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
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 880M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon 880M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
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 12.2 (Radeon 880M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon 880M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 880M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 4.5
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 4.5
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 880M's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon 880M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
TDP
200W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6
515.3+407%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 880M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon 880M
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
Strix Point
Release
December 1 2020
July 15 2024
Ranking
#73
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