GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 580
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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
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 580?
Comparing the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti to the popular legacy Radeon RX 580 highlights the monumental divide between modern graphical muscle and previous-gen high-value icons. The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 300% faster, representing the jump from a stable 1080p experience to a card that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics. This is a transformative upgrade for any stationary rig.
Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti features 8GB of fast VRAM and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS support, which are absent on the Polaris-based Radeon card. The RX 580 was a legendary king of its era, but its architecture cannot handle modern high-fidelity shaders with the same stability. Moving from a legacy high-value card to an RTX 3060 Ti desktop provides a level of detail and speed that turns unplayable settings into silk-smooth cinematic immersion for any software in 2026.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the undisputed winner in every conceivable category. it provides a level of speed and visual fidelity that makes the most demanding games look like high-resolution cinema. The Radeon RX 580 remains a winner for ultra-budget builders who need a reliable and iconic entry into light 1080p gaming. however, for any enthusiast seeking a truly world-class digital experience, the jump to the 30-series card is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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 RX 580 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 130.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+130.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-130.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $59 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 79% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 105.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($59) |
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 580
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 580
The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 580's 8,799 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 130.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1340 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+131% | 8,799 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+111% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+162% | 6.175 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz+24% | 1340 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 152+6% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 4.8 MB+757% | 0.56 MB |
| 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 RX 580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+75% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 7.8% difference. The Radeon RX 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 185W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6+113% | 47.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 and now averages $59. The Radeon RX 580 costs 78.9% less ($221 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 105.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $229-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $59-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5 | 149.1+106% |
| Codename | GA104 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #73 | #301 |
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