GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon HD 2400 XT
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 16968.9% 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+16968.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16968.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 509.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 2400 XT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+509.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon HD 2400 XT
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 HD 2400 XT
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon HD 2400 XT's 119 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 16968.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 2400 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+16969% | 119 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+217% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+441% | 2.995 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+71% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 152+58% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+1163% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
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 HD 2400 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 2400 XT's 185W — a 7.8% difference. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 185W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+16833% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon HD 2400 XT launched at $79 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 2400 XT costs 96.4% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 11.9 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 509.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon HD 2400 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $79-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $10-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+509% | 11.9 |
| Codename | GA104 | Tahiti |
| Release | December 1 2020 | November 19 2012 |
| Ranking | #73 | #469 |
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