GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RADEON X600 SE

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 X600 SE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

14804%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

14222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

14057%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14033%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

14004%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

13924%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

13749%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13698%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13571%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

13535%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

13371%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

13343%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

13102%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

13094%

#337

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

16327%

#352

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

100%

#353

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

100%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#355

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

92%

#356

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

86%

#357

GeForce 6500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

78%

#359

RADEON X800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $15

69%

#360

GeForce 6600

MSRP: $270|Avg: $10

65%

#361

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

55%

#362

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

51%

#363

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

51%

#364

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

47%

#365

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

43%

#366

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

41%

#367

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

41%

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 41353.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X600 SE.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON X600 SE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+41353.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-41353.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (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

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $5), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 640.2% better value per dollar than the RADEON X600 SE.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON X600 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+640.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)	✅More affordable ($5)

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 X600 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RADEON X600 SE

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 X600 SE

The RADEON X600 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 8 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 49 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RADEON X600 SE's 49 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 41353.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RADEON X600 SE uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,792 (RADEON X600 SE). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8.942 TFLOPS (RADEON X600 SE). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2495 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 28 (RADEON X600 SE) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON X600 SE
G3D Mark Score	20,312+41353%	49
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+171%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+81%	8.942 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2495 MHz+50%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152+36%	112
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+860%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38+36%	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 X600 SE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON X600 SE
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 X600 SE has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2 MB (RADEON X600 SE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON X600 SE
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1500%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the RADEON X600 SE's 132W — a 41% difference. The RADEON X600 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (RADEON X600 SE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RADEON X600 SE
TDP	200W	132W-34%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	8-pin	Legacy
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6+25300%	0.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RADEON X600 SE launched at $100 and now averages $5. The RADEON X600 SE costs 98.2% less ($275 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 9.8 (RADEON X600 SE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 639.8% better value. The RADEON X600 SE is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).