GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 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

  • 590.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 586.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 7.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $350 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $49 less on MSRP ($350 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB 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 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.4 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($350 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Ryzen 5 150?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 590.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 2,595 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 5 150 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, 682.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 14.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $350 MSRP, and you are getting 590.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 682.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 5 150 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon Ryzen 5 150 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 2,595 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low152 FPS37 FPS
medium137 FPS22 FPS
high118 FPS16 FPS
ultra100 FPS9 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS24 FPS
medium107 FPS14 FPS
high91 FPS8 FPS
ultra82 FPS4 FPS
4K
low77 FPS9 FPS
medium65 FPS6 FPS
high50 FPS4 FPS
ultra43 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low425 FPS117 FPS
medium366 FPS93 FPS
high296 FPS78 FPS
ultra248 FPS54 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS84 FPS
medium229 FPS63 FPS
high190 FPS49 FPS
ultra156 FPS34 FPS
4K
low133 FPS43 FPS
medium114 FPS32 FPS
high96 FPS26 FPS
ultra73 FPS17 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low859 FPS117 FPS
medium693 FPS93 FPS
high602 FPS78 FPS
ultra457 FPS58 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS88 FPS
medium529 FPS70 FPS
high452 FPS58 FPS
ultra343 FPS44 FPS
4K
low434 FPS58 FPS
medium346 FPS47 FPS
high275 FPS39 FPS
ultra221 FPS29 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
1080p
low580 FPS117 FPS
medium514 FPS93 FPS
high424 FPS78 FPS
ultra373 FPS58 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS88 FPS
medium427 FPS70 FPS
high335 FPS58 FPS
ultra290 FPS44 FPS
4K
low285 FPS56 FPS
medium266 FPS42 FPS
high234 FPS33 FPS
ultra195 FPS23 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Ryzen 5 150

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 5 150

The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 2,595 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 682.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
G3D Mark Score
20,312+683%
2,595
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
4864+850%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+1238%
1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+41%
1183 MHz
ROPs
80+400%
16
TMUs
152+375%
32
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+3592%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 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 5 150 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
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 5 150 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% 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 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
TDP
200W
50W-75%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6+96%
51.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 costs 12.3% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 587.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Ryzen 5 150
MSRP
$399
$350-12%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+588%
7.4
Codename
GA104
Lexa
Release
December 1 2020
April 20 2017
Ranking
#73
#617