GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon HD 6450A

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 HD 6450A

#482

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2295%

#484

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2081%

#485

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2075%

#489

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1887%

#490

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1874%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

100%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

95%

#496

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

95%

#498

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#500

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

94%

#501

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

94%

#502

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#503

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

92%

#504

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

92%

#505

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#506

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

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 2011). 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 6450A 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 7712.3% 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 HD 6450A.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon HD 6450A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7712.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7712.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 318.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon HD 6450A.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon HD 6450A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+318.5%)	❌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

Radeon HD 6450A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon HD 6450A

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 6450A

The Radeon HD 6450A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 260 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon HD 6450A's 260 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 7712.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 6450A uses TeraScale 2, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6450A). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6450A).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon HD 6450A
G3D Mark Score	20,312+7712%	260
Architecture	Ampere	TeraScale 2
Process Node	8 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	4864+913%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+2713%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+900%	8
TMUs	152+533%	24
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+9500%	0.05 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 Radeon HD 6450A relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon HD 6450A
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 HD 6450A 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6450A) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon HD 6450A
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 6450A's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The Radeon HD 6450A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6450A). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon HD 6450A
TDP	200W	45W-78%
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+1652%	5.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon HD 6450A launched at $55 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 6450A costs 94.6% less ($265 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 17.3 (Radeon HD 6450A) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 319.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).