RX 5700 XT Vs RTX 3060 Ti: We Tested Both

Metro Exodus

• Our benchmarks revealed that the RTX 3060 Ti cranked out an impressive 62 FPS on average, beating the 48 FPS of the RX 5700 XT by a substantial 25.4%.
• The RTX 3060 Ti provided a smoother experience by delivering a 1% low frame rate of 47 FPS in Metro Exodus, compared to 45 FPS for the RX 5700 XT.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

• The RTX 3060 Ti inched a narrow victory over the RX 5700 XT. The RTX 360 Ti managed an average of 39 FPS, delivering a 2.5% improvement over the 38 FPS of the RX 5700 XT.
• The RTX 3060 Ti provided a smoother experience by delivering a 1% low frame rate of 35 FPS, while the RX 5700 XT managed 32 FPS.

Hitman 2

• We tested the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 5700 XT head-to-head in Hitman 2. The RTX 3060 Ti impressed with a 25% jump in performance, averaging 54 FPS compared to the RX 5700 XT’s 42 FPS.
• The RTX 3060 Ti ensured a smoother experience by holding a rock-solid 1% low frame rate of 47 FPS, significantly improving over 37 FPS.

Horizon Zero Dawn

• Our tests pitted the RTX 3060 Ti against the RX 5700 XT. The RTX 3060 Ti came out on top with a solid 19.7% performance improvement, averaging 50 FPS compared to 41 FPS of the RX 5700 XT.
• The RTX 3060 Ti delivered a smoother experience in Horizon Zero Dawn by providing a 1% low of 45 FPS, compared to 38 FPS for the RX 5700 XT.

Mafia Definitive Edition

• The RTX 3060 Ti pulled ahead with an average frame rate of 51 FPS. This is a 17% improvement over the RX 5700 XT, which averaged 43 FPS in our testing.
• The RTX 3060 Ti delivered a transparent performance boost, achieving a 1% low frame rate of 49 FPS, a substantial 40.0% improvement over the RX 5700 XT’s 35 FPS.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

• We concluded that the RTX 3060 Ti delivers an average of 31 FPS, compared to 22 FPS for the RX 5700 XT, translating to a roughly 40.9% performance gain for the RTX 3060 Ti.
• The RTX 3060 Ti doubles the 1% low performance compared to the RX 5700 XT. We recorded lows of 28 FPS on the 3060 Ti, a significant boost for smoother gameplay.

Players Unknown Battleground

• Maintaining the performance, the RTX 3060 Ti hit 70 FPS on average, while the RX 5700 XT only managed 52 FPS. That’s a 35% improvement in performance for the RTX 3060 Ti in PUBG.
• We saw the RTX 3060 Ti stretch its legs in 1% lows, hitting 62 FPS. This creates a noticeable performance gap compared to the RX 5700 XT, which reached 43 FPS in our benchmarks.

Red Dead Redemption 2

• The RTX 3060 Ti delivered a slight performance advantage in our tests over the RX 5700 XT. On average, the RTX 3060 Ti hit 45 FPS, 4.5% faster than the 43 FPS of the RX 5700 XT.
• The RX 5700 XT struggled to keep up in 1% lows, hitting only 36 FPS. This puts it at a 10.5% disadvantage compared to the RTX 3060 Ti, which achieved 40 FPS.

Overall Gaming Performance

Surprisingly, despite the overall dominance of the RTX 3060 Ti, the RX 5700 XT shows its potential by coming slightly close to its performance in some games. When looking at the average FPS, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti produces an impressive 19.9% boost in FPS performance over the Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Power Consumption

With a 10% more power-efficient compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling alternative for gamers who prioritize energy efficiency. The RX 5700 XT consistently consumed more power and never came close to its counterpart, even though its FPS performance was consistently below that of its counterpart.

Thermal Efficiency

The RTX 3060 Ti is slightly more thermally efficient and generates less heat. This is true even in games where its average FPS production is far better than that of the RX 5700 XT. Despite this significant difference in average thermal statistics, the RTX 3060 Ti is still 10.5% more thermally efficient.

Pricing And Value

The RX 5700 XT and RTX 3060 Ti have the same MSRP with no difference in pricing. However, higher-end ASUS, MSI, and GIGABYTE versions may come at a premium. Both cards offer excellent value for money, and their affordability makes them popular choices for gamers.

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