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

✅+36.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 107.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌30.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 130W.

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 170W, a 40W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,442 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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52% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

2020

Why buy it

✅+36.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $171 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 107.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 24.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 170W, a 40W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌30.8% higher power demand at 170W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,442 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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52% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Pro 5700 XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, 36.6% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 about $171 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 36.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 107.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro 5700 XT still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro 5700 XT is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $500 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Pro 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	149 FPS	240 FPS
medium	131 FPS	227 FPS
high	118 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	150 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	222 FPS
medium	104 FPS	188 FPS
high	92 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	117 FPS
medium	58 FPS	98 FPS
high	39 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	64 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	354 FPS	231 FPS
medium	310 FPS	193 FPS
high	249 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	150 FPS
medium	196 FPS	125 FPS
high	160 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	79 FPS
medium	94 FPS	66 FPS
high	77 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	41 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	765 FPS	560 FPS
medium	612 FPS	448 FPS
high	510 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	280 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	420 FPS
medium	432 FPS	336 FPS
high	366 FPS	280 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	280 FPS
medium	298 FPS	224 FPS
high	221 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	140 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
1080p
low	523 FPS	383 FPS
medium	452 FPS	329 FPS
high	383 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	217 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	305 FPS
medium	371 FPS	265 FPS
high	298 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	164 FPS
medium	259 FPS	131 FPS
high	225 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	95 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Pro 5700 XT

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 5700 XT

The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 12,442 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 36.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1499 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	16,995+37%	12,442
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+66%	7.675 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+19%	1499 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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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 Pro 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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 Pro 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	RDNA 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	Unified Video Decoder 7.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 26.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro 5700 XT
TDP	170W	130W-24%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+4%	95.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 34.2% less ($171 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 24.9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 107.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).