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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (270mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $350 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary, it costs 3% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 4.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($340) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores 16,777 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary reaches 16,562 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1980 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,777+1% | 16,562 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+250% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.64 TFLOPS+202% | 10.14 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 1980 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 280+75% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — a 24.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 448 GB/s+24% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 225W — a 43.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 225W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 270mm |
| Height | 112mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.9 | 73.6+54% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499 and now averages $350. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs 2.9% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 47.3 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 4.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-34% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340-3% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.3+4% | 47.3 |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 11 2022 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #38 | #120 |
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