Radeon RX 6800
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

Radeon RX 6800

2020Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2105 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800

#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
110%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
110%
#26
Radeon RX 7700 XT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
110%
#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
110%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
109%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
108%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
108%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
108%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
107%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
105%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
103%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
102%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
102%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
102%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
101%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
100%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
100%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
99%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
98%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
98%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
96%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
96%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
94%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
93%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
92%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
92%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
91%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
91%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
90%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

InsightRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Leading raw performance (+8.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $370 for the Radeon RX 6800, it costs 24% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+21.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($370)
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 6800 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

Radeon RX 6800

The Radeon RX 6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,056 points. Launch price was $579.

NVIDIA

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 6800 scores 22,056 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the Radeon RX 6800 leads by 8.6%. The Radeon RX 6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 60 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
22,056+9%
20,312
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3840
4864+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.17 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2105 MHz+26%
1665 MHz
ROPs
96+20%
80
TMUs
240+58%
152
L1 Cache
0.75 MB
4.8 MB+540%
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
60+58%
38

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800 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.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800GeForce 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 6800 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 6800 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+100%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+14%
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 6800) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
VCN 4.0
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
VCN 4.0
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
250W
200W-20%
Recommended PSU
650W
600W-8%
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
8-pin
Length
240mm
242mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75
Perf/Watt
88.2
101.6+15%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6800 launched at $579 MSRP and currently averages $370, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 24.3% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (Radeon RX 6800) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 21.6% better value.

FeatureRadeon RX 6800GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$579
$399-31%
Avg Price (30d)
$370
$280-24%
Performance per Dollar
59.6
72.5+22%
Codename
Navi 21
GA104
Release
October 28 2020
December 1 2020
Ranking
#65
#73