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

✅23.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 193.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $999 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.

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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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203.6% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅23.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 193.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $999 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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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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203.6% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Pro W5700X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.5% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, 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 2019 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 $670 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 23.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,995 vs 17,591). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 193.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W5700X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X 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 $999 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 W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	149 FPS	198 FPS
medium	131 FPS	182 FPS
high	118 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	183 FPS
medium	104 FPS	153 FPS
high	92 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	115 FPS
medium	58 FPS	96 FPS
high	39 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	354 FPS	254 FPS
medium	310 FPS	213 FPS
high	249 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	164 FPS
medium	196 FPS	139 FPS
high	160 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	81 FPS
medium	94 FPS	69 FPS
high	77 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	765 FPS	778 FPS
medium	612 FPS	624 FPS
high	510 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	594 FPS
medium	432 FPS	475 FPS
high	366 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	396 FPS
medium	298 FPS	314 FPS
high	221 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	523 FPS	390 FPS
medium	452 FPS	341 FPS
high	383 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	316 FPS
medium	371 FPS	276 FPS
high	298 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	197 FPS
medium	259 FPS	182 FPS
high	225 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Pro W5700X

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 W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 and the Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 17,591 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	16,995	17,591+4%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+36%	9.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2040 MHz+15%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
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 W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X 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 W5700X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 18.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	170W-17%	205W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	305mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+17%	85.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 67.1% less ($670 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 193.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).