Radeon VII vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 24.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+24.6%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $300 for the Radeon VII, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 33.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅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.

Radeon VII Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon VII and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon VII

The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon VII scores 16,308 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 24.6%. The Radeon VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VII) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	16,308	20,312+25%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840	4864+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.44 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1750 MHz+5%	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	240+58%	152
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	4.8 MB+411%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon VII	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Radeon VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 128.6% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	HBM2	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	1024 GB/s+129%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	4096-bit+1500%	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) 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.

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	VCE 4.1	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	UVD 7.2	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 38.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon VII	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	295W	200W-32%
Recommended PSU	750W	600W-20%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	280mm	242mm
Height	125mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	89°C	75-16%
Perf/Watt	55.3	101.6+84%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon VII launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 6.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Radeon VII) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).