Radeon 890M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon 890M
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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 890M is positioned at rank #286 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 890M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 148.5% 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 890M.
| Insight | Radeon 890M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-148.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+148.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 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 890M and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon 890M
The Radeon 890M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,175 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 890M scores 8,175 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 148.5%. The Radeon 890M is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon 890M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon 890M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon 890M) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon 890M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,175 | 20,312+148% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4864+375% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.939 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+173% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+74% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 64 | 152+138% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.8 MB+1820% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 38+138% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 890M | 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 890M 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 890M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 890M | 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 890M) 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 890M | 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 3.0 (Radeon 890M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon 890M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon 890M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 890M draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon 890M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon 890M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 890M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 545.0+436% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 890M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon 890M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | Strix Point | GA104 |
| Release | July 15 2024 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #312 | #73 |
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