Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
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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 9060 XT 8GB
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 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $299 for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB, it costs 6% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅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 9060 XT 8GB and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,883 points. Launch price was $299.
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 9060 XT 8GB scores 19,883 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 3130 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,883 | 20,312+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4864+138% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 25.64 TFLOPS+58% | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz+88% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 128 | 152+19% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 38+19% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 40% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s+40% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) 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 9060 XT 8GB | 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 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-25% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 132.6+31% | 101.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 6.4% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.5 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 9% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-25% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $280-6% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5 | 72.5+9% |
| Codename | Navi 44 | GA104 |
| Release | June 4 2025 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #79 | #73 |
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