Radeon HD 8990 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. 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

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8990 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 289.6% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (8 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8990.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-289.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+289.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🔮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. Priced at $280 versus $999 for the Radeon HD 8990, it costs 72% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1289.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1289.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)	✅More affordable ($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 HD 8990 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8990 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon HD 8990

The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.

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 HD 8990 scores 5,214 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 289.6%. The Radeon HD 8990 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	5,214	20,312+290%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2	4864+138%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS ×2	16.2 TFLOPS+296%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1665 MHz+67%
ROPs	32 ×2	80+150%
TMUs	128 ×2	152+19%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	4.8 MB+860%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	4 MB+433%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	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 HD 8990 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 543.3% advantage for the Radeon HD 8990. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 8990) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	8 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s x2	448 GB/s+56%
Bus Width	384-bit x2+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	4 MB+433%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8990 draws 375W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 8990) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	375W	200W-47%
Recommended PSU	750W	600W-20%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	13.9	101.6+631%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8990 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 72% less ($719 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1294.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).