GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6500

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 Radeon RX 6500

#108

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#110

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#111

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#115

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#116

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Radeon RX 6500?

The matchup between the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the budget-focused mobile Radeon RX 6500 highlights the monumental divide between desktop muscle and entry-level efficiency. The RTX 3060 Ti delivers roughly 400-500% more raw compute performance, moving from a chip designed for basic 1080p notebooks to a desktop icon that masters 1440p Ultra with cinematic graphics.

Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti wins on absolute architectural edge, featuring dedicated hardware for Ray Tracing and mature DLSS support. The Radeon RX 6500 remains a robust engine for high-performance 1080p gaming on mobile devices, but it lacks the core count and bandwidth—along with VRAM capacity—needed for uncompromised 1440p immersion in 2026. Moving from any budget device with legacy RDNA 2 graphics to a 30-series discrete tower is a transformative upgrade for most enthusiasts.

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the undisputed winner in absolute rendering performance and future-proof immersion. it is a world-class engine for high-fidelity 1440p digital environments. The Radeon RX 6500 is the winner for mobile users who priority uncompromised efficiency and portability for entry-level tasks. however, for any Stationary rig seeking the ultimate immersion, the discrete 3060 Ti is the superior and definitive choice.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 0). 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 6500 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 166.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+166.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-166.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	Legacy (Standard Node)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 43% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 6500.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+43%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($150)

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon RX 6500

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 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 6500's 7,610 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 166.9%.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	20,312+167%	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 6500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6500 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 211.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+211%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	200W	75W-63%
Recommended PSU	600W	400W-33%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	242mm	172mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6	101.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 46.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 43% better value.