GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+749.8%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Shared System RAM 15

2,000

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+749.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,000 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

2022

Why buy it

✅+749.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,000 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2022-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 2,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 749.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 749.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 170W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 749.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	149 FPS	69 FPS
medium	131 FPS	60 FPS
high	118 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	31 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	56 FPS
medium	104 FPS	49 FPS
high	92 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	24 FPS
medium	58 FPS	22 FPS
high	39 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	12 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	354 FPS	90 FPS
medium	310 FPS	72 FPS
high	249 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	68 FPS
medium	196 FPS	46 FPS
high	160 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	36 FPS
medium	94 FPS	24 FPS
high	77 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	765 FPS	90 FPS
medium	612 FPS	72 FPS
high	510 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	68 FPS
medium	432 FPS	54 FPS
high	366 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	45 FPS
medium	298 FPS	36 FPS
high	221 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
1080p
low	523 FPS	90 FPS
medium	452 FPS	72 FPS
high	383 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	68 FPS
medium	371 FPS	54 FPS
high	298 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	45 FPS
medium	259 FPS	36 FPS
high	225 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

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.

Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 26 2022. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)'s 2,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 749.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) uses RDNA 2, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 128 (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
G3D Mark Score	16,995+750%	2,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+2700%	128
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2200 MHz+24%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)'s 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
TDP	170W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0	133.3+33%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) launched at $0. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) costs 100+% less ($329 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)) — the Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).