GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6700M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6700M 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 RX 6700M 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 RX 6700M: 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

  • 20.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Radeon RX 6700M is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 48.1% higher power demand at 200W vs 135W.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 25% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 135W instead of 200W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 20.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 50.2% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 13,525), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6700M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 10 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is limited to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 8nm, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 6700M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6700M 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 RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 13,525 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 50.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700M) with 152 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score
20,312+50%
13,525
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4864+111%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+46%
11.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2400 MHz+44%
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152+6%
144
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+860%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
38+6%
36

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 6700M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6700M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 6700M carries 10 GB. Radeon RX 6700M gives you 25% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 160-bit on the Radeon RX 6700M. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
10 GB+25%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+40%
320 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+60%
160-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 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6700M
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6700M
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 3.0
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 6700M's 135W — a 38.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6700M
TDP
200W
135W-33%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
242mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+1%
100.2
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 6700M (2021 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6700M
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
Navi 22
Release
December 1 2020
May 31 2021
Ranking
#73
#183

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