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

✅8.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $320 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 124.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.
❌27.4% longer card at 242mm vs 190mm.

Radeon PRO W6600

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 190mm instead of 242mm, a 52mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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97.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon PRO W6600

2021

Why buy it

✅8.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $320 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 124.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 190mm instead of 242mm, a 52mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.
❌27.4% longer card at 242mm vs 190mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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97.3% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon PRO W6600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 8.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 13.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 13.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 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 $320 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $649 MSRP, and you are getting 8.4% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 124.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600 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 $649 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 W6600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	149 FPS	172 FPS
medium	131 FPS	151 FPS
high	118 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	140 FPS
medium	104 FPS	114 FPS
high	92 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	84 FPS
medium	58 FPS	71 FPS
high	39 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6600

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	354 FPS	387 FPS
medium	310 FPS	313 FPS
high	249 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	231 FPS
medium	196 FPS	191 FPS
high	160 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	113 FPS
medium	94 FPS	93 FPS
high	77 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6600

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	765 FPS	666 FPS
medium	612 FPS	529 FPS
high	510 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	495 FPS
medium	432 FPS	403 FPS
high	366 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	336 FPS
medium	298 FPS	269 FPS
high	221 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	168 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6600

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	523 FPS	623 FPS
medium	452 FPS	518 FPS
high	383 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	472 FPS
medium	371 FPS	387 FPS
high	298 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	298 FPS
medium	259 FPS	268 FPS
high	225 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	168 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon PRO W6600

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 W6600

The Radeon PRO W6600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2903 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,932 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon PRO W6600's 14,932 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 13.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.4 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2903 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
G3D Mark Score	16,995+14%	14,932
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+100%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+22%	10.4 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2903 MHz+63%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	28

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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 W6600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
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 W6600 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+61%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 3.0
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 W6600's 100W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 190mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600
TDP	170W	100W-41%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	190mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	149.3+49%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6600 launched at $649. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 49.3% less ($320 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 23.0 (Radeon PRO W6600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 124.8% better value.