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

✅29.6% more average FPS across 46 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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌88.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 90W.

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 90W instead of 170W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 46 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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅29.6% more average FPS across 46 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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 90W instead of 170W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌88.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 90W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 46 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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon PRO W6600M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 29.6% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 49% 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 49.0% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 29.6% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 49.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6600M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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 W6600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	149 FPS	140 FPS
medium	131 FPS	118 FPS
high	118 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	112 FPS
medium	104 FPS	92 FPS
high	92 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	50 FPS
medium	58 FPS	43 FPS
high	39 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	354 FPS	243 FPS
medium	310 FPS	206 FPS
high	249 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	170 FPS
medium	196 FPS	142 FPS
high	160 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	93 FPS
medium	94 FPS	78 FPS
high	77 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	765 FPS	513 FPS
medium	612 FPS	411 FPS
high	510 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	385 FPS
medium	432 FPS	308 FPS
high	366 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	257 FPS
medium	298 FPS	205 FPS
high	221 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	128 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	523 FPS	305 FPS
medium	452 FPS	270 FPS
high	383 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	223 FPS
medium	371 FPS	201 FPS
high	298 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	133 FPS
medium	259 FPS	114 FPS
high	225 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	69 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon PRO W6600M

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 W6600M

The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 11,407 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 49%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2034 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 28 (Radeon PRO W6600M) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
G3D Mark Score	16,995+49%	11,407
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+100%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+75%	7.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2034 MHz+14%
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 W6600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 W6600M 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 W6600M) — 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 W6600M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 W6600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M). 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,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
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,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 90W — a 61.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600M
TDP	170W	90W-47%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	126.7+27%