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

✅+9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,870 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 628.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,597 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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568.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅+9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,870 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 628.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,597 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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568.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Pro Vega II?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 15,597 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro Vega II is a 2019 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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 9.0% 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 about $1,870 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $2,199 MSRP, and you are getting 9.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 628.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro Vega II still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega II 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 $2,199 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 Vega II Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	149 FPS	145 FPS
medium	131 FPS	135 FPS
high	118 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	128 FPS
medium	104 FPS	109 FPS
high	92 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	60 FPS
medium	58 FPS	53 FPS
high	39 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	39 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro Vega II

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	354 FPS	414 FPS
medium	310 FPS	348 FPS
high	249 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	258 FPS
medium	196 FPS	219 FPS
high	160 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	147 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	120 FPS
medium	94 FPS	99 FPS
high	77 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	64 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro Vega II

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	765 FPS	687 FPS
medium	612 FPS	561 FPS
high	510 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	520 FPS
medium	432 FPS	421 FPS
high	366 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	315 FPS
medium	298 FPS	270 FPS
high	221 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	174 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro Vega II

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	523 FPS	422 FPS
medium	452 FPS	353 FPS
high	383 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	313 FPS
medium	371 FPS	265 FPS
high	298 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	185 FPS
medium	259 FPS	166 FPS
high	225 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	117 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Pro Vega II

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 Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 15,597 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
G3D Mark Score	16,995+9%	15,597
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	14.09 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+3%	1720 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+250%	1 MB
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 Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
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 Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 140% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	864 GB/s+140%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD 7.2
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 94.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro Vega II
TDP	170W-64%	475W
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+205%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 85% less ($1870 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 628.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).