Radeon RX 5700
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

Radeon RX 5700

2019Core: 1465 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 42.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700.

InsightRadeon RX 5700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-42.1%)
Leading raw performance (+42.1%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (270mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $250), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 26.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5700.

InsightRadeon RX 5700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+26.9%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($250)
⚠️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 5700 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

NVIDIA

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 5700 scores 14,296 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 42.1%. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
14,296
20,312+42%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2304
4864+111%
Compute (TFLOPS)
7.949 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+104%
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+4%
1665 MHz
ROPs
64
80+25%
TMUs
144
152+6%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 5700GeForce 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. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.0
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureRadeon RX 5700GeForce 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 5700 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 270mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureRadeon RX 5700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
180W-10%
200W
Recommended PSU
600W
600W
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
8-pin
Length
270mm
242mm
Height
110mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
79.4
101.6+28%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 10.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 26.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon RX 5700GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$379-5%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$250-11%
$280
Performance per Dollar
57.2
72.5+27%
Codename
Navi 10
GA104
Release
July 7 2019
December 1 2020
Ranking
#167
#73