GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro Vega 56

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 Pro Vega 56

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

115%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

110%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

102%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

101%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

100%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

99%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

91%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

83%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

82%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

77%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

76%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

73%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. 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 Pro Vega 56 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 67.8% 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 Pro Vega 56.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+67.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-67.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
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	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 79% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 178.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+178.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Pro Vega 56 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Pro Vega 56

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 Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 12,104 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 67.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
G3D Mark Score	20,312+68%	12,104
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4864+36%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+81%	8.96 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+33%	1250 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	224+47%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+445%	0.88 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 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 Pro Vega 56 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
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 Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 4.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Pro Vega 56
TDP	200W-5%	210W
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+76%	57.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $60. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 78.6% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 178.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).