GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 7500

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

✅+984.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 522.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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 + AFMF (2023).

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅+984.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 522.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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 + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 7500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,873 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 7500 is a 2021 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 984.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF. 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?

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 984.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 522.4%. Radeon RX 7500 is the newer 2021 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7500 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 7500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $229 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 984.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 522.4%.

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 7500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	152 FPS	84 FPS
medium	137 FPS	67 FPS
high	118 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	63 FPS
medium	107 FPS	51 FPS
high	91 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	42 FPS
medium	65 FPS	34 FPS
high	50 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	425 FPS	84 FPS
medium	366 FPS	67 FPS
high	296 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	63 FPS
medium	229 FPS	51 FPS
high	190 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	42 FPS
medium	114 FPS	34 FPS
high	96 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	859 FPS	84 FPS
medium	693 FPS	67 FPS
high	602 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	63 FPS
medium	529 FPS	51 FPS
high	452 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	42 FPS
medium	346 FPS	34 FPS
high	275 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	580 FPS	84 FPS
medium	514 FPS	67 FPS
high	424 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	63 FPS
medium	427 FPS	51 FPS
high	335 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	42 FPS
medium	266 FPS	34 FPS
high	234 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	21 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 7500

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 7500

The Radeon RX 7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,873 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 7500's 1,873 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 984.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7500 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 7500). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 36 (Radeon RX 7500) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
G3D Mark Score	20,312+984%	1,873
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+111%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+43%	11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2450 MHz+47%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7500 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 7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
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 7500 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 216 GB/s (Radeon RX 7500) — a 107.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+107%	216 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 7500's 175W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon RX 7500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 7500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 7500
TDP	200W	175W-13%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+850%	10.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7500 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 7500 costs 42.6% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8.2 (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 520.7% better value. The Radeon RX 7500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).