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

✅+74.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2524.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,638 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1403.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon Instinct MI60

2018

Why buy it

✅+74.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2524.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,638 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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1403.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Instinct MI60?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 74.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, 74.5% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 about $5,601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $6,000 MSRP, and you are getting 74.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2524.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Instinct MI60 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Instinct MI60 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $6,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Instinct MI60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	152 FPS	173 FPS
medium	137 FPS	150 FPS
high	118 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	136 FPS
medium	107 FPS	112 FPS
high	91 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	55 FPS
medium	65 FPS	47 FPS
high	50 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	30 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	425 FPS	316 FPS
medium	366 FPS	274 FPS
high	296 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	214 FPS
medium	229 FPS	185 FPS
high	190 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	101 FPS
medium	114 FPS	85 FPS
high	96 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	859 FPS	524 FPS
medium	693 FPS	419 FPS
high	602 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	393 FPS
medium	529 FPS	314 FPS
high	452 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	262 FPS
medium	346 FPS	209 FPS
high	275 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
1080p
low	580 FPS	276 FPS
medium	514 FPS	237 FPS
high	424 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	211 FPS
medium	427 FPS	186 FPS
high	335 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	125 FPS
medium	266 FPS	108 FPS
high	234 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	68 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Instinct MI60

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 Instinct MI60

The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 11,638 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 74.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
G3D Mark Score	20,312+75%	11,638
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+19%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+10%	14.75 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1800 MHz+8%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	256+68%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+380%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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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 Instinct MI60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-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 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Instinct MI60
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+162%	38.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 93.3% less ($5601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.9 (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2578.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).