GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro W5500
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 Pro W5500
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 127.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+127.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-127.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 144.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+144.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 W5500
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 W5500
The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 8,913 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 127.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+128% | 8,913 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+245% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+311% | 3.942 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+19% | 1400 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 152+73% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 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 W5500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | HEVC,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 125W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+42% | 71.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 and now averages $300. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 6.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 144.1% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon Pro W5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-7% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+144% | 29.7 |
| Codename | GA104 | Navi 14 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #73 | #294 |
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