RADEON 9000 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 9000 is positioned at rank #742 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9000

#731

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

108570%

#733

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

98420%

#734

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

98160%

#738

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

89260%

#739

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

88650%

#741

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

100%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#743

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

60%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

60%

#746

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

50%

#747

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

40%

#748

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

40%

#749

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

30%

#750

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

30%

#751

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

30%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

30%

#753

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

20%

#754

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

10%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

10%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 406140% higher G3D Mark score and 6300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9000.

Insight	RADEON 9000	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-406140%)	✅Leading raw performance (+406140%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 28917.1% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9000.

Insight	RADEON 9000	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+28917.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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.

RADEON 9000 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9000 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

RADEON 9000

The RADEON 9000 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: 5 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9000 scores 5 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 406140%. The RADEON 9000 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 9000) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (RADEON 9000) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.

Feature	RADEON 9000	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	5	20,312+406140%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9000	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 6300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RADEON 9000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9000	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	8 GB+6300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9000 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9000) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin.

Feature	RADEON 9000	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	15W-93%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	Legacy	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	0.3	101.6+33767%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9000 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The RADEON 9000 costs 92.9% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (RADEON 9000) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 24066.7% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).