GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+112.5%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

Shared System RAM 15

9,558

0.0%

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

✅+112.5% 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

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,558 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020

Why buy it

✅+112.5% 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.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,558 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌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 Ryzen 5 5600GT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 9,558 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 2020 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 112.5% 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 112.5% 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 Ryzen 5 5600GT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	152 FPS	105 FPS
medium	137 FPS	91 FPS
high	118 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	92 FPS
medium	107 FPS	79 FPS
high	91 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	30 FPS
medium	65 FPS	28 FPS
high	50 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	425 FPS	121 FPS
medium	366 FPS	85 FPS
high	296 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	80 FPS
medium	229 FPS	48 FPS
high	190 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	38 FPS
medium	114 FPS	25 FPS
high	96 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	859 FPS	338 FPS
medium	693 FPS	294 FPS
high	602 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	249 FPS
medium	529 FPS	224 FPS
high	452 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	153 FPS
medium	346 FPS	134 FPS
high	275 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	64 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	580 FPS	163 FPS
medium	514 FPS	130 FPS
high	424 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	116 FPS
medium	427 FPS	95 FPS
high	335 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	68 FPS
medium	266 FPS	54 FPS
high	234 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	33 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

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 Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 9,558 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 112.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
G3D Mark Score	20,312+113%	9,558
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+850%	512
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2100 MHz+26%

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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 Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 Ryzen 5 5600GT
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 Ryzen 5 5600GT 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	637.2+527%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value.