Radeon RX 6700 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6700
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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 6700
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 7.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 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 6700, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6700 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6700
The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 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 6700 scores 18,920 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 7.4%. The Radeon RX 6700 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2450 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,920 | 20,312+7% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4864+111% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.29 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz+47% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 144 | 152+6% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4.8 MB+860% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 38+6% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 | 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 6700 comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) 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 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB+25% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s+40% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 256-bit+60% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 6700) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6700 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 6700) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-13% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-8% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 108.1+6% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379 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): 63.1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 14.9% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-5% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $280-7% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.1 | 72.5+15% |
| Codename | Navi 22 | GA104 |
| Release | June 9 2021 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #90 | #73 |
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