GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
Radeon RX 6800S

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon RX 6800S

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 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 Radeon RX 6800S

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
175%
#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
164%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
162%
#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
159%
#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
114%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
110%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
100%
#61
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
MSRP: $800|Avg: $350
78%
#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
76%
#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
71%
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 28.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
Performance
Leading raw performance (+28.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-28.2%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $800 for the Radeon RX 6800S, it costs 65% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 266.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+266.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($280)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)

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 6800S

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 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 28.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2100 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 32 (Radeon RX 6800S) with 152 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score
20,312+28%
15,841
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4864+138%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+88%
8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2100 MHz+26%
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152+19%
128
L1 Cache
4.8 MB+860%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
38+19%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s+75%
256 GB/s
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 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12 (12_2)
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 RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
RDNA 2 Media Engine
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
TDP
200W
100W-50%
Recommended PSU
600W-8%
650W
Power Connector
8-pin
Mobile
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
101.6
158.4+56%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 65% less ($520 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 266.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6800S is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon RX 6800S
MSRP
$399-50%
$800
Avg Price (30d)
$280-65%
$800
Performance per Dollar
72.5+266%
19.8
Codename
GA104
Navi 23
Release
December 1 2020
January 4 2022
Ranking
#73
#135