GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon 8050S

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 8050S

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

142%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

126%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

121%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

110%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

105%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

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 24.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8050S.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+24.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-24.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
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 $400 for the Radeon 8050S, it costs 30% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 78.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+78.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)

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 8050S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon 8050S

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 8050S

The Radeon 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon 8050S's 16,259 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 24.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon 8050S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon 8050S). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Radeon 8050S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon 8050S) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
G3D Mark Score	20,312+25%	16,259
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864+138%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+41%	11.47 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2800 MHz+68%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+19%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38+19%	32

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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 8050S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
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 8050S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8050S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+75%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	256-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 4.5 (Radeon 8050S). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 4.5
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 8050S's 55W — a 113.7% difference. The Radeon 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon 8050S
TDP	200W	55W-73%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	295.6+191%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 30% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 78.6% better value. The Radeon 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).