Radeon RX 5500 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 5500 XT

130

9,080

0.0%

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 6600S

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

200

20,312

+123.7%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 123.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-123.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+123.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $130), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5500 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($130)	⚠️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.

Radeon RX 5500 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX 5500 XT

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 123.7%. The Radeon RX 5500 XT 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 XT) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	9,080	20,312+124%
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%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) 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 XT	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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) 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 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	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

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 42.4% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) 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 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	130W-35%	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	69.8	101.6+46%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 5500 XT costs 53.6% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).