GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro VII
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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 Pro VII
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon Pro VII?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti generally outperforms the AMD Radeon Pro VII in gaming scenarios by approximately 25-50%, despite the Radeon Pro VII being a much more expensive workstation card at launch. Built on the 8nm Ampere architecture, the RTX 3060 Ti is optimized for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, featuring dedicated Ray Tracing and Tensor cores for DLSS.
The Radeon Pro VII remains a powerful tool for professional, memory-intensive workloads like scientific simulations and complex 3D rendering, thanks to its 16GB of HBM2 memory and massive 1TB/s bandwidth. However, it lacks dedicated hardware for ray tracing and its drivers are focused on stability and certification for enterprise applications rather than gaming performance. In most modern titles, the 3060 Ti's raw core speed and specialized gaming features give it a significant edge.
For most users and gamers, the RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for its better price-to-performance ratio and modern feature set. The Radeon Pro VII is best reserved for professional environments where HBM2 bandwidth and workstation-grade reliability are more critical than real-time gaming frame rates.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+53.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-53.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $1,400 for the Radeon Pro VII, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 665.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+665.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,400) |
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 VII
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 VII
The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro VII's 13,264 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 53.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1700 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+53% | 13,264 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+27% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+24% | 13.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1700 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 152 | 240+58% |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+411% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII 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 VII |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro VII's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 305mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+91% | 53.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 and now averages $1400. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 80% less ($1120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 663.2% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro VII |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-79% | $1899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-80% | $1400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+663% | 9.5 |
| Codename | GA104 | Vega 20 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | May 13 2020 |
| Ranking | #73 | #194 |
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