Radeon RX 590 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 118.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 590.

Insight	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-118.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+118.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 77% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 97.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️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 590 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 590 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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 590 scores 9,315 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 118.1%. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	9,315	20,312+118%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	4864+111%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.119 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+128%
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	1665 MHz+8%
ROPs	32	80+150%
TMUs	144	152+6%
L1 Cache	0.56 MB	4.8 MB+757%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 590	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 video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) 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 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 590) 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 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.0	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 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon RX 590 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	175W-13%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	241mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	53.2	101.6+91%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 590 costs 76.8% less ($215 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 97.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	$279-30%	$399
Avg Price (30d)	$65-77%	$280
Performance per Dollar	143.3+98%	72.5
Codename	Polaris 30	GA104
Release	November 15 2018	December 1 2020
Ranking	#285	#73