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

✅107.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 47.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 34.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $229 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

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 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: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

✅107.2% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 47.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 34.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $229 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.

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 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: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 580 (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 107.2% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 8,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 2017, 112.4% 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 + limited Frame Generation. 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 43.7% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 107.2% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 112.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 580 (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 580 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 8,000 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	149 FPS	78 FPS
medium	131 FPS	67 FPS
high	118 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	69 FPS
medium	104 FPS	60 FPS
high	92 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	25 FPS
medium	58 FPS	24 FPS
high	39 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	354 FPS	129 FPS
medium	310 FPS	106 FPS
high	249 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	78 FPS
medium	196 FPS	59 FPS
high	160 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	33 FPS
medium	94 FPS	25 FPS
high	77 FPS	20 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 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	765 FPS	360 FPS
medium	612 FPS	288 FPS
high	510 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	270 FPS
medium	432 FPS	216 FPS
high	366 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	180 FPS
medium	298 FPS	144 FPS
high	221 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	90 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
1080p
low	523 FPS	153 FPS
medium	452 FPS	126 FPS
high	383 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	112 FPS
medium	371 FPS	93 FPS
high	298 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	66 FPS
medium	259 FPS	53 FPS
high	225 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 8,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 112.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1077 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	16,995+112%	8,000
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+157%	4.963 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+65%	1077 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112	144+29%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+525%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 580 (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 580 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — a 40.6% 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 580 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+41%	256 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 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (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 580 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
TDP	170W	100W-41%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.0+25%	80.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) costs 30.4% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 34.9 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 48.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).