GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro WX 3200

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2019Core: 1082 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

  • 504.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 365.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 11.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 161.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 65W.
  • 44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Radeon Pro WX 3200

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $130 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
  • Draws 65W instead of 170W, a 105W 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 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Pro WX 3200?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 504.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 2,209 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro WX 3200 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 669.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 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 by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 is about 65.3% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 504.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 669.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro WX 3200 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon Pro WX 3200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Pro WX 3200 is 2019 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,209 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low149 FPS41 FPS
medium131 FPS27 FPS
high118 FPS20 FPS
ultra99 FPS11 FPS
1440p
low126 FPS29 FPS
medium104 FPS17 FPS
high92 FPS10 FPS
ultra80 FPS5 FPS
4K
low67 FPS10 FPS
medium58 FPS7 FPS
high39 FPS4 FPS
ultra32 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low354 FPS78 FPS
medium310 FPS49 FPS
high249 FPS36 FPS
ultra195 FPS22 FPS
1440p
low222 FPS24 FPS
medium196 FPS17 FPS
high160 FPS12 FPS
ultra128 FPS9 FPS
4K
low110 FPS7 FPS
medium94 FPS5 FPS
high77 FPS4 FPS
ultra60 FPS3 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low765 FPS99 FPS
medium612 FPS80 FPS
high510 FPS66 FPS
ultra382 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS75 FPS
medium432 FPS60 FPS
high366 FPS50 FPS
ultra287 FPS37 FPS
4K
low367 FPS50 FPS
medium298 FPS40 FPS
high221 FPS33 FPS
ultra176 FPS25 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
1080p
low523 FPS99 FPS
medium452 FPS80 FPS
high383 FPS66 FPS
ultra319 FPS50 FPS
1440p
low428 FPS75 FPS
medium371 FPS60 FPS
high298 FPS50 FPS
ultra245 FPS37 FPS
4K
low279 FPS50 FPS
medium259 FPS40 FPS
high225 FPS33 FPS
ultra186 FPS24 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Pro WX 3200

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 3200

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1082 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,209 points. Launch price was $199.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 2,209 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 669.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
G3D Mark Score
16,995+669%
2,209
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
3584+460%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+820%
1.385 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
112+250%
32
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+2088%
0.16 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB

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 WX 3200 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
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 WX 3200 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+200%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+500%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
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,VP9 (Decode Only)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 65W — a 89.4% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 82°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
TDP
170W
65W-62%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
168mm
Height
112mm
69mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75-9%
82°C
Perf/Watt
100.0+194%
34.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 costs 39.5% less ($130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 365.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP
$329
$199-40%
Performance per Dollar
51.7+366%
11.1
Codename
GA106
Polaris 23
Release
January 12 2021
July 2 2019
Ranking
#114
#659