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

✅+25.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,167 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown 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.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅+25.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 200W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌263.6% higher power demand at 200W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,167 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown 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.
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0.3% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 8050S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 25.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 25.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR 3 + AFMF, and a 8nm process instead of Unknown node. 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 $1 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $400 MSRP, and you are getting 25.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 26%. Radeon RX 8050S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 8050S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 8050S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (55W vs 200W), and staying closer to $400 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 25.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 26%.

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 8050S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	152 FPS	85 FPS
medium	137 FPS	74 FPS
high	118 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	70 FPS
medium	107 FPS	60 FPS
high	91 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	26 FPS
medium	65 FPS	25 FPS
high	50 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	425 FPS	124 FPS
medium	366 FPS	87 FPS
high	296 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	81 FPS
medium	229 FPS	49 FPS
high	190 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	38 FPS
medium	114 FPS	25 FPS
high	96 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	859 FPS	297 FPS
medium	693 FPS	255 FPS
high	602 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	226 FPS
medium	529 FPS	199 FPS
high	452 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	141 FPS
medium	346 FPS	122 FPS
high	275 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
1080p
low	580 FPS	151 FPS
medium	514 FPS	116 FPS
high	424 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	110 FPS
medium	427 FPS	85 FPS
high	335 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	67 FPS
medium	266 FPS	52 FPS
high	234 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	31 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 8050S

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 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 16,167 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 25.6%. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	20,312+26%	16,167
Shading Units	4864+15100%	32
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2800 MHz+68%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 8050S 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 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
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 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). 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 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+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 VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 4.5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	200W	55W-73%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	293.9+189%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 0.3% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 26% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).