Radeon X1600
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Radeon X1600 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

Radeon X1600

2020Boost: 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. The Radeon X1600 is positioned at rank #364 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 X1600

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
29016%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
27876%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
27552%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
27504%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
27448%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
27292%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
26948%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
26848%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
26600%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
26528%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
26208%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
26152%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
25680%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
25664%
#349
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
32000%
#364
Radeon X1600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $49
100%
#365
GeForce FX 5700LE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#366
GeForce PCX 5750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
92%
#367
GeForce FX 5700
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
84%
#368
RADEON X800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $20
80%
#369
RADEON X800 XL
MSRP: $349|Avg: $15
80%
#370
RADEON 9600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
72%
#371
RADEON X800 PRO
MSRP: $399|Avg: $15
64%
#372
GeForce FX 5200LE
MSRP: $43|Avg: $25
64%
#373
GeForce FX 5200SE
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
48%
#374
RADEON 9800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $30
44%
#375
GeForce FX 5200
MSRP: $70|Avg: $25
44%
#376
GeForce PCX 5300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
40%
#377
GeForce FX 5900
MSRP: $399|Avg: $20
36%
#378
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
MSRP: $199|Avg: $20
36%
#379
GeForce FX 5100
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
32%
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 41353.1% 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 X1600.

InsightRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-41353.1%)
Leading raw performance (+41353.1%)
Longevity
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
🔮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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7154.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon X1600.

InsightRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+7154.3%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($49)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 X1600 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

AMD

Radeon X1600

The Radeon X1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2105 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

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 X1600 scores 49 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 41353.1%. The Radeon X1600 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon X1600) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 19.4 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
49
20,312+41353%
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
4608
4864+6%
Compute (TFLOPS)
19.4 TFLOPS+20%
16.2 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2105 MHz+26%
1665 MHz
ROPs
64
80+25%
TMUs
288+89%
152

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon X1600GeForce 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 X1600 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: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
8 GB+1500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1600) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
9_0c
12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1600) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Avivo vs NVDEC (Ampere).

FeatureRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
Avivo
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
Avivo
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1600 draws 255W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 24.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1600) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
255W
200W-22%
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
168mm
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
0.2
101.6+50700%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon X1600 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Radeon X1600 costs 82.5% less ($231 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (Radeon X1600) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 7150% better value.

FeatureRadeon X1600GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$199-50%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$49-83%
$280
Performance per Dollar
1.0
72.5+7150%
Codename
Navi 21
GA104
Release
October 28 2020
December 1 2020
Ranking
#34
#73