GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Radeon RX 9060
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $340 for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 39.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+39.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) | ✅More affordable ($249) |
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 9060
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 9060
The Radeon RX 9060 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 5 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2990 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,121 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores 16,777 and the Radeon RX 9060 reaches 17,121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9060 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 9060). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 21.43 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2990 MHz. Ray tracing: 70 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 28 (Radeon RX 9060) with 280 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,777 | 17,121+2% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 8960+400% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.64 TFLOPS+43% | 21.43 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 2990 MHz+75% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 280+150% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 70+150% | 28 |
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 9060 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| 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 9060 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 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+25% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 9060's 132W — a 90.5% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 450W (Radeon RX 9060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 350W | 132W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 450W-18% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 240mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.9 | 129.7+171% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon RX 9060 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Radeon RX 9060 costs 26.8% less ($91 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 68.8 (Radeon RX 9060) — the Radeon RX 9060 offers 39.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $249-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | $249-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.3 | 68.8+40% |
| Codename | GA102 | Navi 44 |
| Release | January 11 2022 | August 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #38 | #111 |
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