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

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 38.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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62.7% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 6800 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 32.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 38.5 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 300W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800 XT across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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62.7% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 38.5 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 300W vs 200W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6800 XT better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 6800 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 23.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 23.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6800 XT is about 62.7% more expensive on MSRP at $649 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 18.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 23.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 6800 XT is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $399 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6800 XT earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 6800 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	152 FPS	221 FPS
medium	137 FPS	203 FPS
high	118 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	200 FPS
medium	107 FPS	167 FPS
high	91 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	135 FPS
medium	65 FPS	114 FPS
high	50 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	83 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	425 FPS	565 FPS
medium	366 FPS	477 FPS
high	296 FPS	382 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	359 FPS
medium	229 FPS	296 FPS
high	190 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	150 FPS
medium	114 FPS	132 FPS
high	96 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	859 FPS	924 FPS
medium	693 FPS	767 FPS
high	602 FPS	683 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	562 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	714 FPS
medium	529 FPS	587 FPS
high	452 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	422 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	498 FPS
medium	346 FPS	412 FPS
high	275 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	281 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
1080p
low	580 FPS	663 FPS
medium	514 FPS	552 FPS
high	424 FPS	487 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	553 FPS
medium	427 FPS	466 FPS
high	335 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	355 FPS
medium	266 FPS	309 FPS
high	234 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	252 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 6800 XT

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 6800 XT

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,995 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 24,995 — the Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by 23.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,608 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2250 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 72 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
G3D Mark Score	20,312	24,995+23%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+6%	4608
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	20.74 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2250 MHz+35%
ROPs	80	128+60%
TMUs	152	288+89%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+380%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	72+89%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6800 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	512 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800 XT). 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 6800 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6800 XT's 300W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX 6800 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6800 XT
TDP	200W-33%	300W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	101.6+22%	83.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6800 XT launched at $649. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 38.5% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 38.5 (Radeon RX 6800 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 32.2% better value.