GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon R5 220

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R5 220

2013Core: 947 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon R5 220 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon R5 220 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon R5 220: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • 5559.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 1112.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 4.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 1 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Radeon R5 220

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $364 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • 2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 5559.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 13717.7% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 147), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, 38 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $364 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $35, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1112.1% (50.9 vs 4.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon R5 220 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 R5 220

The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon R5 220's 147 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 13717.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon R5 220 uses GCN 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (Radeon R5 220). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon R5 220
G3D Mark Score
20,312+13718%
147
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4864+90%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+234%
4.849 TFLOPS
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152
160+5%
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+662%
0.63 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R5 220 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon R5 220
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 220 carries 1 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 128-bit on the Radeon R5 220. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon R5 220
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+700%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+300%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 220). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon R5 220
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)+7%
11.2
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 220). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 3.1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon R5 220
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
UVD 3.1
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon R5 220's 275W — a 31.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon R5 220). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon R5 220
TDP
200W-27%
275W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
168mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+20220%
0.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the Radeon R5 220 launched at $35. On MSRP, Radeon R5 220 was 91.2% cheaper ($364 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.2 (Radeon R5 220) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1111.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (2020 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon R5 220
MSRP
$399
$35-91%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+1112%
4.2
Codename
GA104
Hawaii
Release
December 1 2020
November 5 2013
Ranking
#73
#316

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