GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $349 for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 26.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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 9060 XT 16GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the RDNA 4 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2530 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB reaches 20,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RDNA 4, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2530 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+1% | 20,024 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+138% | 2048 |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2530 MHz+52% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
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 9060 XT 16GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+40% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). 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 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 240mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6 | 267.0+163% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 19.8% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 57.4 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 26.3% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $349-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-20% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+26% | 57.4 |
| Codename | GA104 | — |
| Release | December 1 2020 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #73 | #45 |
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