GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon R1E
GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon R1E 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 R1E FPS Benchmarks
Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Among Us
Apex Legends
ARC Raiders
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon R1E: 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
2021Why buy it
- ✅2262.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.
Radeon R1E
2023Why buy it
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
- ❌GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
Quick Answers
Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon R1E Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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 R1E
The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon R1E's 301 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 5546.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon R1E uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 128 (Radeon R1E). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 (Radeon R1E) with 112 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+5546% | 301 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+2700% | 128 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+2162% | 0.5632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2200 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 48+1100% | 4 |
| TMUs | 112+1300% | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+11567% | 0.03 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+1300% | 2 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R1E leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R1E carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 2300% 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 R1E. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon R1E) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+2300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (Radeon R1E). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon R1E's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon R1E). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 15W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+398% | 20.1 |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Radeon R1E launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon R1E was 100+% cheaper ($329 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (Radeon R1E) — the Radeon R1E offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon R1E (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.7 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA106 | Dragon Range |
| Release | January 12 2021 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #114 | #843 |
Affiliate Disclosure
ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon R1E
