Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank #278 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1569% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1569%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1569%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1986.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1986.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅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 Ryzen 7 3700U and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
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 Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1569%. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217 | 20,312+1569% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4864+375% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+711% |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1665 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 32 | 80+150% |
| TMUs | 64 | 152+138% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.8 MB+1820% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | 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 Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 101.6+733% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 20% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1971.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350-12% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $280-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 72.5+1971% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GA104 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #467 | #73 |
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