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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon X1600

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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Radeon X1600

2020Boost: 2105 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon X1600 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB 200
20,312
+41353.1%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation
Radeon X1600
0.5 GB 255
49
0.0%
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9700
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9550
brand logoMOBILITY RADEON 9600
brand logoMobility Radeon X1400
brand logoRadeon HD 7950 / R9 280
brand logoRadeon R9 Fury
brand logoRadeon RX 5700
brand logoRadeon RX 6700

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon X1600 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low152 FPS
medium137 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra100 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low425 FPS
medium366 FPS
high296 FPS
ultra248 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low859 FPS
medium693 FPS
high602 FPS
ultra457 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low580 FPS
medium514 FPS
high424 FPS
ultra373 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low300 FPS
medium283 FPS
high262 FPS
ultra246 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low219 FPS
medium168 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra120 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low164 FPS
medium140 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra99 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low228 FPS
medium210 FPS
high168 FPS
ultra146 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
low161 FPS
medium140 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra105 FPS
1080P
Radeon X1600
low2 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon X1600: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅16878.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 20574.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅1500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Radeon X1600

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 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.
  • ❌Older hardware, 512 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16878.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 41353.1% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 49), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and 38 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 20574.6% (50.9 vs 0.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon X1600 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 X1600

The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon X1600's 49 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 41353.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon X1600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4,608 (Radeon X1600). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon X1600
G3D Mark Score
20,312+41353%
49
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4864+6%
4608
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS
19.4 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2105 MHz+26%
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152
288+89%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon X1600 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon X1600
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1600 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 1500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 64-bit on the Radeon X1600.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon X1600
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+1500%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9_0c (Radeon X1600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon X1600
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
9_0c
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Avivo (Radeon X1600). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Avivo.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon X1600
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
Avivo
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
Avivo
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon X1600's 255W — a 24.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon X1600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon X1600
TDP
200W-22%
255W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
168mm
Height
112mm
—
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75
—
Perf/Watt
101.6+50700%
0.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti came in at $399, while the Radeon X1600 launched at $199. On MSRP, Radeon X1600 was 50.1% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.2 (Radeon X1600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 25350% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon X1600
MSRP
$399
$199-50%
Performance per Dollar
50.9+25350%
0.2
Codename
GA104
Navi 21
Release
December 1 2020
October 28 2020
Ranking
#73
#34
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