GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro 555X
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
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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 577.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555X.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+577.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-577.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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. Priced at $280 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2436.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2436.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049) |
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 Pro 555X
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 Pro 555X
The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro 555X's 3,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 577.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 555X uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555X). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+577% | 3,000 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+533% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+1063% | 1.393 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 |
| TMUs | 152+217% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+2426% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 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 Pro 555X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 555X has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+300% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro 555X's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon Pro 555X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 75W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+154% | 40.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 and now averages $1049. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 73.3% less ($769 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 2400% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-73% | $1049 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+2400% | 2.9 |
| Codename | GA104 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | July 16 2018 |
| Ranking | #73 | #564 |
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