GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon 780M

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

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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 Radeon 780M

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

98%

#286

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

707%

#288

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

641%

#289

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

639%

#293

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

581%

#294

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

578%

#296

Radeon 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

100%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

98%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

98%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

98%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

98%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

96%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

96%

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 194.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 780M.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 780M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+194.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-194.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

Radeon 780M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon 780M

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.

Radeon 780M

The Radeon 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,906 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon 780M's 6,906 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 194.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon 780M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (Radeon 780M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8.909 TFLOPS (Radeon 780M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon 780M) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 780M
G3D Mark Score	20,312+194%	6,906
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864+533%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+82%	8.909 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2900 MHz+74%
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	152+217%	48
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+1820%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+217%	12

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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 Radeon 780M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 780M
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 Radeon 780M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon 780M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 780M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 780M
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 780M). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 780M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 780M
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon 780M's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon 780M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.