Radeon RX 6500M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6500M
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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 6500M is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 6500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 6500M?
The battle between the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the entry-level mobile Radeon RX 6500M reveals the monumental gap between desktop muscle and budget notebook efficiency. The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 400-500% faster, moving from a chip that can handle basic 1080p gaming to a desktop icon that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti wins on absolute architectural scale, featuring 8GB of fast dedicated memory compared to the limited 4GB found on the budget mobile chip. While the Radeon RX 6500M provides a robust gateway for light 1080p gaming on portable devices, it lacks the core count and feature set—like mature Ray Tracing and DLSS support—needed for uncompromised modern graphics. Moving to a 30-series discrete tower is a life-changing improvement for any professional seeking world-class speed in 2026.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the undisputed winner in absolute rendering performance and stability. it is a world-class engine for high-fidelity 1440p digital environments. The Radeon RX 6500M is the winner for mobile users on a tight budget who priority efficiency and basic interactive performance in a portable package. however, for any stationary build, the jump to the 30-series desktop card is the CLEAR and superior winner.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 172.9% 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 6500M.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-172.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+172.9%) |
| 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 6500M and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6500M
The Radeon RX 6500M 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 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,443 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 6500M scores 7,443 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 172.9%. The Radeon RX 6500M 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 6500M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.915 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,443 | 20,312+173% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4864+375% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.915 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+230% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+44% | 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 6500M 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 6500M | 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 6500M 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 6500M) 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 6500M) 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 6500M | 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 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6500M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500M draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon RX 6500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 148.9+47% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6500M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GA104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #341 | #73 |
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