GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
Radeon RX 5700

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5700

2019Core: 1465 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 42.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
Performance
Leading raw performance (+42.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-42.1%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (270mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $250), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 26.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5700.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+26.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)
More affordable ($250)

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 RX 5700

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 5700's 14,296 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 42.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score
20,312+42%
14,296
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4864+111%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+104%
7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
1725 MHz+4%
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152+6%
144
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 RX 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 2.0
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 RX 5700's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
TDP
200W
180W-10%
Recommended PSU
600W
600W
Power Connector
8-pin
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
242mm
270mm
Height
112mm
110mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+28%
79.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 5700 costs 10.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 26.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 5700
MSRP
$399
$379-5%
Avg Price (30d)
$280
$250-11%
Performance per Dollar
72.5+27%
57.2
Codename
GA104
Navi 10
Release
December 1 2020
July 7 2019
Ranking
#73
#167