GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

161%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

155%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

142%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

110%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

107%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

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 45.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+45.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-45.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
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. Priced at $280 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 53% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 211.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+211.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($280)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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

RadeonT RX 6850M XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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.

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,992 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 13,992 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 45.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 40 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) with 152 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
G3D Mark Score	20,312+45%	13,992
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	4864+90%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+23%	13.21 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	2581 MHz+55%
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	152	160+5%
L1 Cache	4.8 MB+860%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	38	40+5%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). 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 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	VCN 3.0
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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 19.2% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
TDP	200W	165W-18%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	101.6+20%	84.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 and now averages $600. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 53.3% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 211.2% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).