Radeon RX 5700 XT 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.

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 25.5% 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.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-25.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+25.5%)
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 (272mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 34.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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 scores 16,183 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 25.5%. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 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) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	16,183	20,312+26%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	4864+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.754 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+66%
Boost Clock	1905 MHz+14%	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	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	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 (Radeon RX 5700 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 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12	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: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	VCE	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 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: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	71.9	101.6+41%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 6.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 34.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).