GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

2020Core: 1327 MHzBoost: 1645 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

  • 436.4% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 723.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 6.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $250 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

2020

Why buy it

  • Costs $149 less on MSRP ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($250 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 436.4% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,546 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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 1213.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 about 59.6% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $250 MSRP, and you are getting 436.4% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1213.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 723.2%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $250 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 Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low152 FPS70 FPS
medium137 FPS56 FPS
high118 FPS46 FPS
ultra100 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS52 FPS
medium107 FPS42 FPS
high91 FPS35 FPS
ultra82 FPS26 FPS
4K
low77 FPS35 FPS
medium65 FPS28 FPS
high50 FPS23 FPS
ultra43 FPS17 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low425 FPS70 FPS
medium366 FPS56 FPS
high296 FPS46 FPS
ultra248 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS52 FPS
medium229 FPS42 FPS
high190 FPS35 FPS
ultra156 FPS26 FPS
4K
low133 FPS35 FPS
medium114 FPS28 FPS
high96 FPS23 FPS
ultra73 FPS16 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low859 FPS70 FPS
medium693 FPS56 FPS
high602 FPS46 FPS
ultra457 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS52 FPS
medium529 FPS42 FPS
high452 FPS35 FPS
ultra343 FPS26 FPS
4K
low434 FPS35 FPS
medium346 FPS28 FPS
high275 FPS23 FPS
ultra221 FPS17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low580 FPS70 FPS
medium514 FPS56 FPS
high424 FPS46 FPS
ultra373 FPS35 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS52 FPS
medium427 FPS42 FPS
high335 FPS35 FPS
ultra290 FPS26 FPS
4K
low285 FPS35 FPS
medium266 FPS28 FPS
high234 FPS23 FPS
ultra195 FPS17 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

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 Ryzen 3 5300U

The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 1,546 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1213.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
G3D Mark Score
20,312+1214%
1,546
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4864+245%
1408
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+250%
4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+1%
1645 MHz
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+73%
88
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 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 Ryzen 3 5300U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
L2 Cache
4 MB+167%
1.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
TDP
200W
100W-50%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+555%
15.5
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U costs 37.3% less ($149 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 721% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 3 5300U
MSRP
$399
$250-37%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+721%
6.2
Codename
GA104
Navi 14
Release
December 1 2020
May 28 2020
Ranking
#73
#336