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

✅+171% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 55.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 32.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Radeon RX 580X

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,495 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 580X

2018

Why buy it

✅+171% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 55.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 32.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,495 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.7 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 580X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 7,495 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 580X is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2018, 171.0% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 8nm process instead of 14nm. 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 about 74.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 171.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 55.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 580X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 580X 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 $229 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 580X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
1080p
low	152 FPS	146 FPS
medium	137 FPS	129 FPS
high	118 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	133 FPS
medium	107 FPS	111 FPS
high	91 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	59 FPS
medium	65 FPS	52 FPS
high	50 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	29 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
1080p
low	425 FPS	151 FPS
medium	366 FPS	131 FPS
high	296 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	90 FPS
medium	229 FPS	73 FPS
high	190 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	37 FPS
medium	114 FPS	30 FPS
high	96 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
1080p
low	859 FPS	337 FPS
medium	693 FPS	270 FPS
high	602 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	253 FPS
medium	529 FPS	202 FPS
high	452 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	169 FPS
medium	346 FPS	135 FPS
high	275 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	84 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
1080p
low	580 FPS	317 FPS
medium	514 FPS	270 FPS
high	424 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	253 FPS
medium	427 FPS	202 FPS
high	335 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	137 FPS
medium	266 FPS	107 FPS
high	234 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	75 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 580X

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 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 580X's 7,495 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 171%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
G3D Mark Score	20,312+171%	7,495
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+111%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+162%	6.175 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+24%	1340 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+6%	144
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+757%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 580X 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 580X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
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 video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580X) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 7.8% difference. The Radeon RX 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 580X
TDP	200W	185W-8%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+151%	40.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 580X launched at $229. The Radeon RX 580X costs 42.6% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32.7 (Radeon RX 580X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 55.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).