GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon Pro WX 2100

2017Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1219 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

  • 815.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 311.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.
  • 44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Radeon Pro WX 2100

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $180 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
  • Draws 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 815.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 808.3% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 1,871), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2017. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $180 more expensive on MSRP at $329 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 311.4% (51.7 vs 12.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 2100

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,871 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro WX 2100's 1,871 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 808.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1219 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 2100
G3D Mark Score
16,995+808%
1,871
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
3584+600%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+921%
1.248 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+46%
1219 MHz
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
112+250%
32
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+2592%
0.13 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 2100
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro WX 2100. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 2100
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+500%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+1100%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 2100
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
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 VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 2100).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 2100
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
UVD 6.3
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro WX 2100's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 2100
TDP
170W
35W-79%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
168mm
Height
112mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
100.0+87%
53.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon Pro WX 2100 was 54.7% cheaper ($180 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 310.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP
$329
$149-55%
Performance per Dollar
51.7+310%
12.6
Codename
GA106
Lexa
Release
January 12 2021
June 4 2017
Ranking
#114
#702

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