GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Mobility Radeon X1700

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 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 Per Dollar Mobility Radeon X1700

#620

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5073%

#622

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4599%

#623

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4587%

#627

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4171%

#628

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4143%

#630

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

100%

#631

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#632

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

99%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#634

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

98%

#636

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

97%

#637

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#638

GeForce 9100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

#639

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#640

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#641

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#642

Mobility Radeon HD serie 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

93%

#643

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

92%

#644

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#645

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2010). 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 Mobility Radeon X1700 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 19244.8% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon X1700.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+19244.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-19244.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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. Although it costs $280 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 936.3% better value per dollar than the Mobility Radeon X1700.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+936.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon X1700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Mobility Radeon X1700

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.

Mobility Radeon X1700

The Mobility Radeon X1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 105 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 105 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 19244.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Mobility Radeon X1700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon X1700). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon X1700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
G3D Mark Score	20,312+19245%	105
Architecture	Ampere	TeraScale 2
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	4864+508%	800
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+1346%	1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	152+280%	40
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+5900%	0.08 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Mobility Radeon X1700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 has 256 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+3100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.0c (Mobility Radeon X1700). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%	9.0c
OpenGL	4.6+130%	2.0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Avivo (Mobility Radeon X1700). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Avivo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,VC-1 (Mobility Radeon X1700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	Avivo
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	Avivo
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Mobility Radeon X1700's 50W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon X1700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon X1700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Mobility Radeon X1700
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+4738%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Mobility Radeon X1700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon X1700 costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.0 (Mobility Radeon X1700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 935.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2010).