Radeon R9 295X2 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon R9 295X2?
Comparing the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the legacy flagship dual-GPU Radeon R9 295X2 highlights more than a decade of astronomical GPU progress. The RTX 3060 Ti delivers roughly 300-400% more rendering speed, representing the jump from the absolute height of 2014 graphics muscle to an iconic engine that masters 1440p Ultra with uncompromised single-chip stability.
Technically, these two share no ground. The RTX 3060 Ti features 8GB of dedicated fast memory and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS support. The Radeon R9 295X2 was a legendary liquid-cooled dual-core monster, but it lacks the modern feature set—like Path Tracing and efficient power delivery—needed for uncompromised graphics in 2026. Moving from a legacy dual-GPU setup to a modern 30-series discrete engine provide significantly more stability and visual depth for most users seeking uncompromised speed.
There is no contest here; the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the absolute winner. it provides a level of detail and speed that turns the most demanding games into fluid, immersive experiences. The Radeon R9 295X2 is now strictly piece of hardware history. If you are looking to revitalize your PC experience with a performance boost that is truly night and day, the 30-series discrete card is the superior and definitive choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). 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 R9 295X2 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 132.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 295X2.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-132.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+132.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🔮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 | Standard Size (307mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 66.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon R9 295X2.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 295X2 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon R9 295X2
The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.
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 R9 295X2 scores 8,734 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 132.6%. The Radeon R9 295X2 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1018 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,734 | 20,312+133% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816 ×2 | 4864+73% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 | 16.2 TFLOPS+183% |
| Boost Clock | 1018 MHz | 1665 MHz+64% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 176 ×2+16% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 0.69 MB | 4.8 MB+596% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s x2 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 614.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 295X2. Bus width: 512-bit x2 vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s x2 | 448 GB/s+40% |
| Bus Width | 512-bit x2+100% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 295X2 draws 500W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 307mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 500W | 200W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 1000W | 600W-40% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 307mm | 242mm |
| Height | 114mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 101.6+481% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon R9 295X2 costs 28.6% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.7 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 65.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $399-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-29% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.7 | 72.5+66% |
| Codename | Vesuvius | GA104 |
| Release | April 29 2014 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #303 | #73 |
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