Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 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 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| 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 (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $230 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 18% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 18.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($230) | ⚠️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 6700 XT and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 6700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,754 points. Launch price was $479.
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
The Radeon RX 6700 XT scores 19,754 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2581 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,754 | 20,312+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4864+90% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.21 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+23% |
| Boost Clock | 2581 MHz+55% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 160+5% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4.8 MB+860% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+5% | 38 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 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 6700 XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 16.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s | 448 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700 XT) 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 XT | 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 XT) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | 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 XT draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 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 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 200W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 110mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 85.9 | 101.6+18% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700 XT launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $230, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 6700 XT costs 17.9% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.9 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 18.5% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 XT | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $479 | $399-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $230-18% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.9+18% | 72.5 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | GA104 |
| Release | March 3 2021 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #80 | #73 |
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