GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega 6

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon RX Vega 6

2017Core: 1247 MHzBoost: 1546 MHz

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RTX 3060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • +1261.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon RX Vega 6

2017

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,492 vs 20,312).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX Vega 6?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,492 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega 6 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, 1261.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1261.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon RX Vega 6 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon RX Vega 6 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low152 FPS67 FPS
medium137 FPS54 FPS
high118 FPS45 FPS
ultra100 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS50 FPS
medium107 FPS40 FPS
high91 FPS34 FPS
ultra82 FPS25 FPS
4K
low77 FPS34 FPS
medium65 FPS27 FPS
high50 FPS22 FPS
ultra43 FPS17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low425 FPS67 FPS
medium366 FPS54 FPS
high296 FPS45 FPS
ultra248 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS50 FPS
medium229 FPS40 FPS
high190 FPS34 FPS
ultra156 FPS25 FPS
4K
low133 FPS34 FPS
medium114 FPS27 FPS
high96 FPS22 FPS
ultra73 FPS17 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low859 FPS67 FPS
medium693 FPS54 FPS
high602 FPS45 FPS
ultra457 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS50 FPS
medium529 FPS40 FPS
high452 FPS34 FPS
ultra343 FPS25 FPS
4K
low434 FPS34 FPS
medium346 FPS27 FPS
high275 FPS22 FPS
ultra221 FPS17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
1080p
low580 FPS67 FPS
medium514 FPS54 FPS
high424 FPS45 FPS
ultra373 FPS34 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS50 FPS
medium427 FPS40 FPS
high335 FPS34 FPS
ultra290 FPS25 FPS
4K
low285 FPS34 FPS
medium266 FPS27 FPS
high234 FPS22 FPS
ultra195 FPS17 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 6

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX Vega 6's 1,492 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1261.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 6 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
G3D Mark Score
20,312+1261%
1,492
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 5.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+19%
4096
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+28%
12.66 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+8%
1546 MHz
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152
256+68%
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+380%
1 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB

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 Vega 6 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
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 Vega 6 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6's 295W — a 38.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
TDP
200W-32%
295W
Recommended PSU
600W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+1892%
5.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX Vega 6
MSRP
$399
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
50.9
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Vega 10
Release
December 1 2020
August 7 2017
Ranking
#73
#171