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 $2,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 374.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 260W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7800 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7800 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Why buy it

✅52.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm 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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659.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌52.9% higher power demand at 260W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon PRO W7800

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 374.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 10.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 260W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅52.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W7800 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon PRO W7800 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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659.6% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌52.9% higher power demand at 260W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7800 better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7800 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 52.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 59.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon PRO W7800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 59.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 12 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020). 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?

Radeon PRO W7800 is about 659.6% more expensive on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 52.5% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 59.9% 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 W7800 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.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $329 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon PRO W7800 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 W7800 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	149 FPS	225 FPS
medium	131 FPS	210 FPS
high	118 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	203 FPS
medium	104 FPS	171 FPS
high	92 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	138 FPS
medium	58 FPS	115 FPS
high	39 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	87 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	354 FPS	619 FPS
medium	310 FPS	508 FPS
high	249 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	329 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	450 FPS
medium	196 FPS	371 FPS
high	160 FPS	300 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	246 FPS
medium	94 FPS	206 FPS
high	77 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	151 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	765 FPS	918 FPS
medium	612 FPS	762 FPS
high	510 FPS	676 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	580 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	709 FPS
medium	432 FPS	583 FPS
high	366 FPS	505 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	427 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	497 FPS
medium	298 FPS	411 FPS
high	221 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	291 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
1080p
low	523 FPS	881 FPS
medium	452 FPS	732 FPS
high	383 FPS	671 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	583 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	692 FPS
medium	371 FPS	577 FPS
high	298 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	472 FPS
medium	259 FPS	405 FPS
high	225 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	306 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon PRO W7800

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 W7800

The Radeon PRO W7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1895 MHz to 2525 MHz. It has 4480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27,180 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 27,180 — the Radeon PRO W7800 leads by 59.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7800 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,480 (Radeon PRO W7800). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 45.25 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W7800). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2525 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 70 (Radeon PRO W7800) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
G3D Mark Score	16,995	27,180+60%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	4480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	45.25 TFLOPS+255%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2525 MHz+42%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	280+150%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+75%	2 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	6 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	70+150%

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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 W7800 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
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 W7800 has 32 GB. The Radeon PRO W7800 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 W7800) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7800. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6 MB (Radeon PRO W7800) — the Radeon PRO W7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
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	6 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7800). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7800).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon PRO W7800's 260W — a 41.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7800). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W7800
TDP	170W-35%	260W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	104.5+5%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7800 launched at $2499. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 86.8% less ($2170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.9 (Radeon PRO W7800) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 374.3% better value. The Radeon PRO W7800 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).