GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+985.0%

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

Shared System RAM 15

1,872

0.0%

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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

✅+985% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 169.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 18.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $99 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,872 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 18.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

2017

Why buy it

✅+985% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 169.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 18.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $99 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 $300 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅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 (1,872 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 18.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,872 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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, 985.0% 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 303.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 985.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,872 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	152 FPS	44 FPS
medium	137 FPS	30 FPS
high	118 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	35 FPS
medium	107 FPS	21 FPS
high	91 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	11 FPS
medium	65 FPS	7 FPS
high	50 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	425 FPS	76 FPS
medium	366 FPS	50 FPS
high	296 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	48 FPS
medium	229 FPS	26 FPS
high	190 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	23 FPS
medium	114 FPS	14 FPS
high	96 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	859 FPS	84 FPS
medium	693 FPS	67 FPS
high	602 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	63 FPS
medium	529 FPS	51 FPS
high	452 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	42 FPS
medium	346 FPS	34 FPS
high	275 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	580 FPS	84 FPS
medium	514 FPS	67 FPS
high	424 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	63 FPS
medium	427 FPS	51 FPS
high	335 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	42 FPS
medium	266 FPS	34 FPS
high	234 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,872 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 1,872 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 985%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
G3D Mark Score	20,312+985%	1,872
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+850%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+779%	1.843 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+39%	1200 MHz
ROPs	80+900%	8
TMUs	152+375%	32

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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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	124.8+23%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE costs 75.2% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 18.9 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 169.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).