AMD Radeon RX 6800 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 28.4% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6800's numbers are anchored estimates calibrated against our measured cards, pending first-party measurement. Treat small gaps as ties.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in The Last of Us Part I, where AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by 45% (55 vs 38 FPS); the closest fight is Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (22% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better value at 17.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.4).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 119 | 96 | +24% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 76 | 58 | +31% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 82 | 62 | +32% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 89 | 69 | +29% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 91 | 72 | +26% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 159 | 123 | +29% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 94 | 74 | +27% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 69 | 56 | +23% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 87 | 71 | +23% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 92 | 71 | +30% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 55 | 45 | +22% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 55 | 38 | +45% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 26,800M | 17,400M |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 (Navi 21) | Ampere (GA104) |
| Memory bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,105 MHz | 1,665 MHz |
| TDP | 250 W | 200 W |
| Launch MSRP | $579 | $399 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2020-12-02 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 28.4% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 has 16GB VRAM and a 250W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar: 17.4 average FPS per $100 versus 15.4. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- The Last of Us Part I: AMD Radeon RX 6800 leads by roughly 45% (55 vs 38 FPS) in our testing.
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