GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RADEON 9600SE

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 RADEON 9600SE

#713

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

25850%

#715

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

23433%

#716

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

23371%

#720

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

21252%

#721

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

21107%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

100%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

95%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

90%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

88%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

86%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

81%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

79%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

79%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

71%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

71%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

69%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

52%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

48%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

48%

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 75129.6% 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 9600SE.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+75129.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-75129.6%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $65), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 17364% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9600SE.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+17364%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($65)

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 9600SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RADEON 9600SE

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 9600SE

The RADEON 9600SE 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 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RADEON 9600SE's 27 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 75129.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RADEON 9600SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9600SE). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9600SE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40 (RADEON 9600SE) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
G3D Mark Score	20,312+75130%	27
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4864+90%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+9%	14.85 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2900 MHz+74%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	160+5%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	38	40+5%

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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 9600SE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
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 9600SE has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9600SE) — the RADEON 9600SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
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 9.0 (RADEON 9600SE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)+33%	9.0
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
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 None (RADEON 9600SE). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2 (RADEON 9600SE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	None
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RADEON 9600SE's 55W — a 113.7% difference. The RADEON 9600SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (RADEON 9600SE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 60.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON 9600SE
TDP	200W	55W-73%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	60-20%
Perf/Watt	101.6+20220%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RADEON 9600SE launched at $65 and now averages $65. The RADEON 9600SE costs 76.8% less ($215 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.4 (RADEON 9600SE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 18025% better value. The RADEON 9600SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).