Radeon Pro Vega II Duo vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
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 44.9% 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 II Duo.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-44.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+44.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $3,500 for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1711.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1711.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($3,500) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega II Duo and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,018 points. Launch price was $4,399.
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 II Duo scores 14,018 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 44.9%. The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,018 | 20,312+45% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 ×2 | 4864+19% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS ×2 | 16.2 TFLOPS+15% |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz+3% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 256 ×2+68% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.8 MB+380% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | 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 II Duo 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. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 92.9% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II Duo. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+93% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 8 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 8+100% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (2x) (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 7.2 (2x) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 (2x) | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 (2x) | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo draws 475W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 81.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 200W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 120mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.5 | 101.6+244% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II Duo launched at $4399 MSRP and currently averages $3500, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 92% less ($3220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega II Duo) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1712.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II Duo | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4399 | $399-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | $280-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 72.5+1713% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA104 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #170 | #73 |
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