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

✅Costs $1,920 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 473.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,995 vs 20,270).
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅+19.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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583.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon PRO W6800

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,920 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 473.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,249 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+19.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,995 vs 20,270).
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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583.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,249 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6800 better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6800 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and 32 GB vs 12 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 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?

Radeon PRO W6800 is about 583.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,249 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 19.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon PRO W6800 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 make more sense than Radeon PRO W6800?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (170W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $329 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon PRO W6800. The trade-off is that Radeon PRO W6800 currently gives you 19.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 W6800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	149 FPS	273 FPS
medium	131 FPS	258 FPS
high	118 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	183 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	249 FPS
medium	104 FPS	209 FPS
high	92 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	143 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	145 FPS
medium	58 FPS	122 FPS
high	39 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	88 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6800

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	354 FPS	555 FPS
medium	310 FPS	472 FPS
high	249 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	313 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	370 FPS
medium	196 FPS	302 FPS
high	160 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	153 FPS
medium	94 FPS	129 FPS
high	77 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	86 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6800

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	765 FPS	912 FPS
medium	612 FPS	730 FPS
high	510 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	684 FPS
medium	432 FPS	547 FPS
high	366 FPS	456 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	456 FPS
medium	298 FPS	365 FPS
high	221 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	228 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6800

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
1080p
low	523 FPS	745 FPS
medium	452 FPS	609 FPS
high	383 FPS	539 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	456 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	611 FPS
medium	371 FPS	508 FPS
high	298 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	392 FPS
medium	259 FPS	339 FPS
high	225 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	228 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon PRO W6800

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 W6800

The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon PRO W6800's 20,270 — the Radeon PRO W6800 leads by 19.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6800 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2320 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 60 (Radeon PRO W6800) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
G3D Mark Score	16,995	20,270+19%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	17.82 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2320 MHz+31%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+367%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	60+114%

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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 W6800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
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 W6800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) — the Radeon PRO W6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	32 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	576 GB/s+60%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800). 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 W6800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
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 W6800's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W6800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6800
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+23%	81.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 85.4% less ($1920 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 474.4% better value.