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

✅+64.7% 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).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,333 vs 20,312).
❌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).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

2020

Why buy it

✅+64.7% 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).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 150W instead of 200W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 150W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,333 vs 20,312).
❌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 RX 5600 OEM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 64.7% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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 64.7% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 64.7% 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 RX 5600 OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 OEM is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5600 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	152 FPS	153 FPS
medium	137 FPS	133 FPS
high	118 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	67 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	126 FPS
medium	107 FPS	107 FPS
high	91 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	45 FPS
medium	65 FPS	40 FPS
high	50 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	425 FPS	235 FPS
medium	366 FPS	200 FPS
high	296 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	152 FPS
medium	229 FPS	125 FPS
high	190 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	82 FPS
medium	114 FPS	67 FPS
high	96 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	859 FPS	555 FPS
medium	693 FPS	444 FPS
high	602 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	416 FPS
medium	529 FPS	333 FPS
high	452 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	277 FPS
medium	346 FPS	222 FPS
high	275 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	139 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
1080p
low	580 FPS	250 FPS
medium	514 FPS	217 FPS
high	424 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	193 FPS
medium	427 FPS	172 FPS
high	335 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	105 FPS
medium	266 FPS	88 FPS
high	234 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 5600 OEM

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 RX 5600 OEM

The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,333 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 5600 OEM's 12,333 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 64.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5600 OEM uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.39 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
G3D Mark Score	20,312+65%	12,333
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+154%	6.39 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+7%	1560 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+19%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 OEM is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5600 OEM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — a 55.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+56%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 OEM).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5600 OEM
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5600 OEM's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600 OEM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.