GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro 465

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

✅+347.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 460.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 9.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌471.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 35W.

Radeon Pro 465

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 200W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,538 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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25.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon Pro 465

2016

Why buy it

✅+347.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 460.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 9.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 200W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌471.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,538 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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25.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Pro 465?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 4,538 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 465 is a 2016 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, 347.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about $101 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 347.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 460.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 465 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 465 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 $500 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 Pro 465 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	152 FPS	46 FPS
medium	137 FPS	28 FPS
high	118 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	30 FPS
medium	107 FPS	18 FPS
high	91 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	11 FPS
medium	65 FPS	7 FPS
high	50 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	425 FPS	73 FPS
medium	366 FPS	45 FPS
high	296 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	35 FPS
medium	229 FPS	23 FPS
high	190 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	10 FPS
medium	114 FPS	7 FPS
high	96 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	4 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Radeon Pro 465

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	859 FPS	204 FPS
medium	693 FPS	163 FPS
high	602 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	153 FPS
medium	529 FPS	123 FPS
high	452 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	102 FPS
medium	346 FPS	82 FPS
high	275 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Radeon Pro 465

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
1080p
low	580 FPS	138 FPS
medium	514 FPS	107 FPS
high	424 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	100 FPS
medium	427 FPS	79 FPS
high	335 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	59 FPS
medium	266 FPS	45 FPS
high	234 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Pro 465

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 Pro 465

The Radeon Pro 465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,538 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro 465's 4,538 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 347.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 465 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 465). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 465). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 907 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
G3D Mark Score	20,312+348%	4,538
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+375%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+772%	1.858 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+84%	907 MHz
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	152+138%	64
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+1820%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 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 Pro 465 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
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 Pro 465 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 465) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro 465's 35W — a 140.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 465). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro 465
TDP	200W	35W-83%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	129.7+28%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 465 launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20.2% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.1 (Radeon Pro 465) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 459.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).