GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Vega 2

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

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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 3914.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3914.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3914.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega 2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Vega 2

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 Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Vega 2's 506 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 3914.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 2
G3D Mark Score	20,312+3914%	506
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+986%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+852%	1.702 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1900 MHz+14%
ROPs	80+900%	8
TMUs	152+443%	28

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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 Vega 2 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 2
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
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 Vega 2 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 2
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 2
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 2
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Radeon Vega 2
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	600W	0W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	70-7%
Perf/Watt	101.6+201%	33.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).