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 $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 304W, a 104W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 288mm, a 46mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 XT across 46 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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅2.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌52% higher power demand at 304W vs 200W.
❌19% longer card at 288mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX 9070 XT

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 200W instead of 304W, a 104W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 288mm, a 46mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅2.2% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 XT across 46 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 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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50.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌52% higher power demand at 304W vs 200W.
❌19% longer card at 288mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 XT better than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 XT is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 9070 XT averages 2.2% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,922 vs 20,312 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 9070 XT is a 2025 card with FSR Upscaling + Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1, while GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 model from an older generation with DLSS Super Resolution. 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 9070 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020, 32.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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 9070 XT is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon RX 9070 XT is about 50.1% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 2.2% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 32.5% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 50.1% more on MSRP for only 2.2% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. Around $399 MSRP, you are saving about $200 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 9070 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	152 FPS	273 FPS
medium	137 FPS	262 FPS
high	118 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	251 FPS
medium	107 FPS	213 FPS
high	91 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	147 FPS
medium	65 FPS	123 FPS
high	50 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	425 FPS	618 FPS
medium	366 FPS	499 FPS
high	296 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	323 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	436 FPS
medium	229 FPS	351 FPS
high	190 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	230 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	221 FPS
medium	114 FPS	182 FPS
high	96 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	130 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	859 FPS	912 FPS
medium	693 FPS	756 FPS
high	602 FPS	673 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	575 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	703 FPS
medium	529 FPS	577 FPS
high	452 FPS	502 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	421 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	492 FPS
medium	346 FPS	407 FPS
high	275 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	284 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
1080p
low	580 FPS	884 FPS
medium	514 FPS	773 FPS
high	424 FPS	688 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	602 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	686 FPS
medium	427 FPS	602 FPS
high	335 FPS	521 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	454 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	459 FPS
medium	266 FPS	411 FPS
high	234 FPS	368 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	303 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 9070 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 9070 XT

The Radeon RX 9070 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2970 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 304W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,922 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 26,922 — the Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by 32.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 XT uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 48.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2970 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 64 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) with 152 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
G3D Mark Score	20,312	26,922+33%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864+19%	4096
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS	48.66 TFLOPS+200%
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2970 MHz+78%
ROPs	80	128+60%
TMUs	152	256+68%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	64+68%
Tensor Cores	152+19%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 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 9070 XT
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
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 9070 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the Radeon RX 9070 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	640 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070 XT). 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 9070 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
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 (Enhanced) (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN (Enhanced). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN (Enhanced)
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN (Enhanced)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 9070 XT's 304W — a 41.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX 9070 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 288mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 9070 XT
TDP	200W-34%	304W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	288mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+15%	88.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 XT launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 33.4% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 44.9 (Radeon RX 9070 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 13.4% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).