GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro 560X

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

RTX family

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Radeon Pro 560X

2018Core: 1004 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro 560X Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+362.1%

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 Pro 560X

2 GB 75

3,678

0.0%

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 5600 OEM

Radeon RX 6650M XT

Radeon RX 6800

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro 560X 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 Radeon Pro 560X: 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

✅257.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro 560X

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌2018 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 257.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 362.1% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 3,678), 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 2 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro 560X 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.

Radeon Pro 560X

The Radeon Pro 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1004 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,678 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 3,678 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 362.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 560X uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560X). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.056 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 560X
G3D Mark Score	16,995+362%	3,678
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+250%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+520%	2.056 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+1300%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro 560X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 560X
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 560X carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 500% 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 Radeon Pro 560X. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 560X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro 560X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 560X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon Pro 560X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 560X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 560X
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro 560X's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 560X
TDP	170W	75W-56%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	100.0+104%	49.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Radeon Pro 560X launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Pro 560X was 100+% cheaper ($329 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro 560X) — the Radeon Pro 560X offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 560X
MSRP	$329	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	51.7	Infinity
Codename	GA106	Polaris 21
Release	January 12 2021	July 16 2018
Ranking	#114	#528

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