Radeon RX 6300 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6300
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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. The Radeon RX 6300 is positioned at rank #14 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 281.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6300.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-281.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+281.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 86% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 83.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+83.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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 6300 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.
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 6300 scores 5,319 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 281.9%. The Radeon RX 6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon RX 6300) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,319 | 20,312+282% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 4864+533% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.686 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+340% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+44% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 48 | 152+217% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.8 MB+1820% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 38+217% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 600% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 32-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) 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 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 448 GB/s+600% |
| Bus Width | 32-bit | 256-bit+700% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6300 draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 140.4% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 6300) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-83% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-50% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 160mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 152.0+50% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 85.7% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 83.4% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-85% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-86% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.0+83% | 72.5 |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GA104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #379 | #73 |
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