Radeon RX 6500 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6500 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500 XT
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 111.5% 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 6500 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-111.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+111.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 13.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 6500 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️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 6500 XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
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 6500 XT scores 9,603 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 111.5%. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.765 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2815 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,603 | 20,312+112% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4864+375% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.765 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+181% |
| Boost Clock | 2815 MHz+69% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 64 | 152+138% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.8 MB+1820% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 38+138% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT 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 6500 XT | 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 6500 XT 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: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 211.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500 XT) 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 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 448 GB/s+211% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (Limited) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (Limited) | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500 XT draws 107W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 60.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 172mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 107W-47% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-33% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 172mm | 242mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 89.7 | 101.6+13% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 6500 XT costs 46.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.0 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 13.3% better value. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-50% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-46% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.0 | 72.5+13% |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GA104 |
| Release | January 19 2022 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #270 | #73 |
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