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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce4 MX 420 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce4 MX 420: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅14548.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 102179.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅18947.6% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 65 MB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌580% higher power demand at 170W vs 25W.

GeForce4 MX 420

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $230 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 170W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 65 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2020 hardware with 65 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 14548.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 339800% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 5), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 65 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 12nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $230 more expensive on MSRP at $329 vs $99, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 102179.9% (51.7 vs 0.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs GeForce4 MX 420 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

GeForce4 MX 420

The GeForce4 MX 420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the GeForce4 MX 420's 5 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 339800%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the GeForce4 MX 420 uses Turing, both on 8 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 896 (GeForce4 MX 420). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce4 MX 420). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1575 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 420
G3D Mark Score	16,995+339800%	5
Architecture	Ampere	Turing
Process Node	8 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+300%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+295%	3.226 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+13%	1575 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+75%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce4 MX 420 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 420
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce4 MX 420 carries 65 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 18947.6% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 64-bit on the GeForce4 MX 420.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 420
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+18948%	0.063 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.0 (GeForce4 MX 420). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 420
DirectX	12 Ultimate+71%	7.0
OpenGL	4.6+207%	1.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs None (GeForce4 MX 420). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs MPEG-2 Decoder. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce4 MX 420).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 420
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	MPEG-2 Decoder
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the GeForce4 MX 420's 25W — a 148.7% difference. The GeForce4 MX 420 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (GeForce4 MX 420). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 60°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 420
TDP	170W	25W-85%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	100.0+49900%	0.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the GeForce4 MX 420 launched at $99. On MSRP, GeForce4 MX 420 was 69.9% cheaper ($230 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.1 (GeForce4 MX 420) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 51600% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP	$329	$99-70%
Performance per Dollar	51.7+51600%	0.1
Codename	GA106	N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1
Release	January 12 2021	August 1 2020
Ranking	#114	#523

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