Radeon RX 8060S vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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 8060S
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 27% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 8060S.
| Insight | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-27%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+27%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $500 for the Radeon RX 8060S, it costs 44% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 126.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+126.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅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 8060S and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 8060S
The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 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 8060S scores 16,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 27%. The Radeon RX 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere. Shader units: 40 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,000 | 20,312+27% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Ampere |
| Shading Units | 40 | 4864+12060% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+74% | 1665 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 8060S comes with 0 MB 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: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: System Shared vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 448 GB/s+75% |
| Bus Width | System Shared | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S) 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 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-73% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 290.9+186% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 44% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 126.6% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 8060S | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $399-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $280-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.0 | 72.5+127% |
| Codename | — | GA104 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #117 | #73 |
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