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

✅+60.3% 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).

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,669 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 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅+60.3% 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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,669 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 5700M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 60.3% 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 60.3% 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 60.3% 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 5700M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700M 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 5700M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	152 FPS	195 FPS
medium	137 FPS	181 FPS
high	118 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	163 FPS
medium	107 FPS	136 FPS
high	91 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	84 FPS
medium	65 FPS	71 FPS
high	50 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	425 FPS	269 FPS
medium	366 FPS	224 FPS
high	296 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	160 FPS
medium	229 FPS	131 FPS
high	190 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	86 FPS
medium	114 FPS	70 FPS
high	96 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	859 FPS	570 FPS
medium	693 FPS	456 FPS
high	602 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	428 FPS
medium	529 FPS	342 FPS
high	452 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	214 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	285 FPS
medium	346 FPS	228 FPS
high	275 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	580 FPS	432 FPS
medium	514 FPS	361 FPS
high	424 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	360 FPS
medium	427 FPS	303 FPS
high	335 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	194 FPS
medium	266 FPS	155 FPS
high	234 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	116 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 5700M

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 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 5700M's 12,669 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 60.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
G3D Mark Score	20,312+60%	12,669
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+111%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+104%	7.926 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1720 MHz+3%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+6%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M 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 5700M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
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 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700M) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+17%	384 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M). 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 5700M
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 5700M). 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 5700M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
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 5700M's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5700M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 5700M
TDP	200W	180W-10%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+44%	70.4