Radeon RX 5500 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 5500
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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
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 5500?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti generally outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5500 by more than 130% across standard benchmarks. While the RX 5500 was designed as an entry-level 1080p card based on the 7nm RDNA architecture, the RTX 3060 Ti utilizes the more advanced Ampere architecture to deliver enthusiast-grade performance at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions.
Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti features 8GB of VRAM on a wide 256-bit bus, providing twice the bandwidth of the RX 5500's 128-bit interface. Additionally, the NVIDIA card includes 38 dedicated Ray Tracing units and 152 Tensor cores for DLSS, features that are absent or vastly less capable on the older AMD card. This allows the RTX 3060 Ti to maintain smooth frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Metro Exodus while the RX 5500 would struggle at high settings.
For most gamers, the RTX 3060 Ti is a clear upgrade that provides better future-proofing and significant performance headroom. The Radeon RX 5500 remains a budget-friendly option for light 1080p gaming, but it lacks the feature set and raw power necessary to compete in the mid-high range category where the 3060 Ti excels.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 129.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-129.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+129.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 61% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 10.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($110) | ⚠️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 RX 5500 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 5500
The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 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 RX 5500 scores 8,837 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 129.9%. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,837 | 20,312+130% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 4864+245% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+212% |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+11% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 88 | 152+73% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5500 comes with 4 GB 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: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 448 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-45% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-25% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 180mm | 242mm |
| Height | 110mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3 | 101.6+27% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 60.7% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 10.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-55% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $110-61% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.3+11% | 72.5 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA104 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #297 | #73 |
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