
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700

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 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.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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 |
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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon 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 |
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