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

✅+417.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 94.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 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

❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

2018

Why buy it

✅+417.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 94.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $150 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.

Why buy it

✅Costs $249 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,922 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: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 3,922 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is a 2018 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 2018, 417.9% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 166.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 417.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 3,922 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 Vega M GL / 870 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	152 FPS	97 FPS
medium	137 FPS	84 FPS
high	118 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	87 FPS
medium	107 FPS	75 FPS
high	91 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	27 FPS
medium	65 FPS	26 FPS
high	50 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	425 FPS	110 FPS
medium	366 FPS	76 FPS
high	296 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	75 FPS
medium	229 FPS	45 FPS
high	190 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	34 FPS
medium	114 FPS	23 FPS
high	96 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	859 FPS	176 FPS
medium	693 FPS	141 FPS
high	602 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	132 FPS
medium	529 FPS	106 FPS
high	452 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	88 FPS
medium	346 FPS	71 FPS
high	275 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	44 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
1080p
low	580 FPS	157 FPS
medium	514 FPS	128 FPS
high	424 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	114 FPS
medium	427 FPS	95 FPS
high	335 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	66 FPS
medium	266 FPS	52 FPS
high	234 FPS	43 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 Vega M GL / 870

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 Vega M GL / 870

The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 3,922 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 417.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1011 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
G3D Mark Score	20,312+418%	3,922
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+280%	1280
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+65%	1011 MHz

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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 M GL / 870 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 M GL / 870 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 179.2 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — a 150% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 1024-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+150%	179.2 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	1024-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
TDP	200W	65W-68%
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	101.6+68%	60.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 costs 62.4% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 95% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).