GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

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

✅+2601.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 877.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $119 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($119 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (629 vs 16,995).
❌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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.3 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($119 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

2025

Why buy it

✅+2601.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 877.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 5.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $119 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $210 less on MSRP ($119 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 (2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (629 vs 16,995).
❌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.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.3 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($119 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 629 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is a 2025 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 2601.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about 176.5% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $119 MSRP, and you are getting 2601.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 877.3%. Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $119 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 2601.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 877.3%.

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	149 FPS	28 FPS
medium	131 FPS	23 FPS
high	118 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	21 FPS
medium	104 FPS	17 FPS
high	92 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	14 FPS
medium	58 FPS	11 FPS
high	39 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	7 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	354 FPS	28 FPS
medium	310 FPS	23 FPS
high	249 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	21 FPS
medium	196 FPS	17 FPS
high	160 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	14 FPS
medium	94 FPS	11 FPS
high	77 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	765 FPS	28 FPS
medium	612 FPS	23 FPS
high	510 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	21 FPS
medium	432 FPS	17 FPS
high	366 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	14 FPS
medium	298 FPS	11 FPS
high	221 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	7 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
1080p
low	523 FPS	28 FPS
medium	452 FPS	23 FPS
high	383 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	21 FPS
medium	371 FPS	17 FPS
high	298 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	14 FPS
medium	259 FPS	11 FPS
high	225 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	7 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

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 R7 PRO A10-9700B

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 629 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 2601.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 64 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) with 112 Tensor cores vs 128.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
G3D Mark Score	16,995+2602%	629
Architecture	Ampere	Bristol Ridge
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	47.84 TFLOPS+276%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2920 MHz+64%
ROPs	48	128+167%
TMUs	112	256+129%
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	64+129%
Tensor Cores	112	128+14%

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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 R7 PRO A10-9700B relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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 R7 PRO A10-9700B has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 300W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
TDP	170W-43%	300W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+4662%	2.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B costs 63.8% less ($210 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5.3 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 875.5% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).