
Radeon Pro Vega 20 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon Pro Vega 20
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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 293% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 20.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-293%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+293%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮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
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 Pro Vega 20 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon Pro Vega 20
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 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 Pro Vega 20 scores 5,169 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 293%. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1283 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,169 | 20,312+293% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 4864+280% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.284 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+393% |
| Boost Clock | 1283 MHz | 1665 MHz+30% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 80 | 152+90% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 4.8 MB+1448% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 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 Pro Vega 20 comes with 0 MB 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: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 20) 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 Pro Vega 20 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 51.7 | 101.6+97% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 costs 100+% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 20) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 20 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 72.5 |
| Codename | Vega 12 | GA104 |
| Release | November 14 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #435 | #73 |
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