Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary?

Comparing the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the special edition Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary reveals a fascinating battle between competing icons. The RTX 3060 Ti delivers roughly 15-20% more rendering performance, moving from a high-performance RDNA 1 flagship to an uncompromised engine that introduces superior Ray Tracing depth and mature DLSS support.

Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti wins on absolute architectural efficiency, featuring specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and mature AI features that provide significantly more fluidity in demanding modern titles. While the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary remains a robust and beloved legend for existing rigs, it lacks the overall throughput and feature set—like hardware-accelerated Path Tracing—needed for uncompromised graphics in 2026. Moving to a 30-series discrete engine is a transformative upgrade for any enthusiast.

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the undisputed winner in absolute rendering performance and future-proof technological support. it is a world-class engine for high-fidelity 1440p digital environments. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary remains the winner for collectors and users on existing stationary rigs who priority the classic RDNA 1 speed for uncompromised legacy tasks. however, for any user seeking the most immersion and raw speed, the 30-series card is the definitive choice.

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 22.6% 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 XT 50th Anniversary.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-22.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+22.6%)
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. Priced at $280 versus $350 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 53.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+53.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)	✅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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 16,562 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 22.6%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1980 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	16,562	20,312+23%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	4864+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.14 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	1980 MHz+19%	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	160+5%	152
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	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. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	GeForce 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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) 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.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	GeForce 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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) 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 XT 50th Anniversary) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	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 5700 XT 50th Anniversary draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) 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.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
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	73.6	101.6+38%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.3 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 53.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).