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

✅+165.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 231.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 780

2024

Why buy it

✅+165.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 231.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,658 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 780?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 7,658 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 780 is a 2024 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?

Radeon RX 780 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020, 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 5nm process instead of 8nm. 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 $100 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 165.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 231.7%. Radeon RX 780 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 780 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $499 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 165.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 231.7%.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	152 FPS	159 FPS
medium	137 FPS	148 FPS
high	118 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	138 FPS
medium	107 FPS	118 FPS
high	91 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	66 FPS
medium	65 FPS	57 FPS
high	50 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	425 FPS	345 FPS
medium	366 FPS	276 FPS
high	296 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	258 FPS
medium	229 FPS	207 FPS
high	190 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	163 FPS
medium	114 FPS	133 FPS
high	96 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	86 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	859 FPS	345 FPS
medium	693 FPS	276 FPS
high	602 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	258 FPS
medium	529 FPS	207 FPS
high	452 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	172 FPS
medium	346 FPS	138 FPS
high	275 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
1080p
low	580 FPS	345 FPS
medium	514 FPS	276 FPS
high	424 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	258 FPS
medium	427 FPS	207 FPS
high	335 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	163 FPS
medium	266 FPS	138 FPS
high	234 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	86 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 780

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 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 165.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
G3D Mark Score	20,312+165%	7,658
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	4864+27%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+121%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2335 MHz+40%
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	152	240+58%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+540%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	60+58%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 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 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
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 780 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
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 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 780 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 780
TDP	200W	180W-10%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+139%	42.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 232.7% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).