Radeon PRO W6800 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon PRO W6800
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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 Radeon PRO W6800
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 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon PRO W6800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 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 $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 704.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+704.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249) | ✅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 W6800 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon PRO W6800
The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.
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
The Radeon PRO W6800 scores 20,270 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,270 | 20,312 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4864+27% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 17.82 TFLOPS+10% | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2320 MHz+39% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 240+58% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.8 MB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 60+58% | 38 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | 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 W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 576 GB/s+29% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 81.1 | 101.6+25% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 87.6% less ($1969 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 705.6% better value. The Radeon PRO W6800 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6800 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2249 | $399-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2249 | $280-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 72.5+706% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GA104 |
| Release | June 8 2021 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #74 | #73 |
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