AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT wins 12 of 12 benchmarks, averaging 43.1% faster.
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT'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 XT leads by 50% (57 vs 38 FPS); the closest fight is Forza Horizon 5 (32% apart); on launch pricing, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better value at 17.4 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 15.3).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Heart FPS | 129 | 96 | +34% |
| Call of Duty: MW2 FPS | 84 | 58 | +45% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 91 | 62 | +47% |
| Dying Light 2 FPS | 103 | 69 | +49% |
| Elden Ring FPS | 103 | 72 | +43% |
| F1 2022 FPS | 175 | 123 | +42% |
| Forza Horizon 5 FPS | 98 | 74 | +32% |
| Hogwarts Legacy FPS | 77 | 56 | +38% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 100 | 71 | +41% |
| Resident Evil 4 Remake FPS | 106 | 71 | +49% |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor FPS | 66 | 45 | +47% |
| The Last of Us Part I FPS | 57 | 38 | +50% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | 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 | 2,250 MHz | 1,665 MHz |
| TDP | 300 W | 200 W |
| Launch MSRP | $649 | $399 |
| Release | 2020-11-18 | 2020-12-02 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT performs better for gaming, winning 12 of 12 benchmarks in our suite with an average 43.1% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 300W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 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 15.3. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- The Last of Us Part I: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT leads by roughly 50% (57 vs 38 FPS) in our testing.
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