Radeon 780M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 780M is positioned at rank #296 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 780M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon 780M?
Comparing the AMD Radeon 780M and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti highlights the massive gulf between integrated and discrete graphics. The RTX 3060 Ti is a dedicated desktop GPU that outperforms the Radeon 780M by approximately 190-200%, thanks to its 200W power budget and dedicated 8GB of GDDR6 memory.
The Radeon 780M is currently one of the most powerful integrated GPUs (iGPU) available, built into AMD's Phoenix and Hawk Point laptop processors. It is capable of running many AAA games at 1080p with moderate settings, making it an excellent choice for thin-and-light portables or mini PCs. However, the RTX 3060 Ti features nearly seven times the theoretical processing power (TFLOPS) and 38 dedicated Ray Tracing units, allowing for "Ultra" settings and high-refresh 1440p gaming.
For desktop gaming enthusiasts, the RTX 3060 Ti is the clear winner for performance and visual fidelity. The Radeon 780M is best suited for users who value portability and efficiency over raw power, or those performing light gaming on a system without a discrete graphics card.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 194.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 780M.
| Insight | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-194.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+194.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 780M and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon 780M
The Radeon 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,906 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 780M scores 6,906 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 194.1%. The Radeon 780M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 780M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 8.909 TFLOPS (Radeon 780M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon 780M) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,906 | 20,312+194% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 4864+533% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.909 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+82% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+74% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 48 | 152+217% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.8 MB+1820% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 38+217% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 780M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 780M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 780M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 780M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 780M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 780M draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 780M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 460.4+353% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon 780M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | Phoenix | GA104 |
| Release | January 31 2024 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #359 | #73 |
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