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

✅76.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 16.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌41.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 120W.

Radeon RX 470/570

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 170W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 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: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.3 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 470/570

2016

Why buy it

✅76.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 16.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 120W instead of 170W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌41.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 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: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.3 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 470/570?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 76.9% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 7,935 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 470/570 is a 2016 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 2016, 114.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 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 83.8% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 76.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 114.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 470/570 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 470/570 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 470/570 is 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 7,935 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	149 FPS	102 FPS
medium	131 FPS	86 FPS
high	118 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	89 FPS
medium	104 FPS	74 FPS
high	92 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	36 FPS
medium	58 FPS	32 FPS
high	39 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	354 FPS	132 FPS
medium	310 FPS	111 FPS
high	249 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	80 FPS
medium	196 FPS	62 FPS
high	160 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	34 FPS
medium	94 FPS	26 FPS
high	77 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	765 FPS	357 FPS
medium	612 FPS	286 FPS
high	510 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	268 FPS
medium	432 FPS	214 FPS
high	366 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	179 FPS
medium	298 FPS	143 FPS
high	221 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	89 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	523 FPS	222 FPS
medium	452 FPS	193 FPS
high	383 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	172 FPS
medium	371 FPS	152 FPS
high	298 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	96 FPS
medium	259 FPS	76 FPS
high	225 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 470/570

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 RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 7,935 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 114.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1206 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	16,995+114%	7,935
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+158%	4.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+47%	1206 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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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 RX 470/570 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470/570) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470/570) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+61%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 34.5% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	170W	120W-29%
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+51%	66.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 45.6% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 44.3 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 16.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).