GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro 555

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro 555

2017Core: 850 MHz

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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

  • +546.7% 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).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro 555

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,141 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: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 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 Pro 555?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 3,141 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro 555 is a 2017 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 2017, 546.7% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 546.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Pro 555 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro 555 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 an unclear 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
1080p
low152 FPS47 FPS
medium137 FPS29 FPS
high118 FPS20 FPS
ultra100 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS31 FPS
medium107 FPS19 FPS
high91 FPS10 FPS
ultra82 FPS5 FPS
4K
low77 FPS10 FPS
medium65 FPS7 FPS
high50 FPS4 FPS
ultra43 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
1080p
low425 FPS67 FPS
medium366 FPS38 FPS
high296 FPS27 FPS
ultra248 FPS17 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS30 FPS
medium229 FPS18 FPS
high190 FPS12 FPS
ultra156 FPS9 FPS
4K
low133 FPS8 FPS
medium114 FPS6 FPS
high96 FPS5 FPS
ultra73 FPS3 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
1080p
low859 FPS141 FPS
medium693 FPS113 FPS
high602 FPS94 FPS
ultra457 FPS71 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS106 FPS
medium529 FPS85 FPS
high452 FPS71 FPS
ultra343 FPS53 FPS
4K
low434 FPS71 FPS
medium346 FPS57 FPS
high275 FPS47 FPS
ultra221 FPS35 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
1080p
low580 FPS141 FPS
medium514 FPS113 FPS
high424 FPS94 FPS
ultra373 FPS71 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS106 FPS
medium427 FPS85 FPS
high335 FPS71 FPS
ultra290 FPS53 FPS
4K
low285 FPS71 FPS
medium266 FPS55 FPS
high234 FPS44 FPS
ultra195 FPS30 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Pro 555

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 Pro 555

The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro 555's 3,141 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 546.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
G3D Mark Score
20,312+547%
3,141
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+533%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+1140%
1.306 TFLOPS
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+217%
48
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+2426%
0.19 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

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

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
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 555 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 555) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
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 555's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
TDP
200W
75W-63%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+142%
41.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro 555 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro 555
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
50.9
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Polaris 21
Release
December 1 2020
June 5 2017
Ranking
#73
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