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

✅+219.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 + AFMF (2023).
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448.3% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$60 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 88.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
❌385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.
❌51.2% longer card at 242mm vs 160mm.

Radeon RX 6300

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $269 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 71.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 88.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 242mm, a 82mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,319 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 6300

2022

Why buy it

✅+219.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 $269 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 71.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 88.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 242mm, a 82mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
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448.3% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$60 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 88.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
❌385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.
❌51.2% longer card at 242mm vs 160mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,319 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 6300?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 5,319 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 6300 is a 2022 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. 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 219.5% 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 3 + AFMF. 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 about 448.3% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $60 MSRP, and you are getting 219.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6300 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 6300 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 6300 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon RX 6300 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, lower power draw (35W vs 170W), and staying closer to $60 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 219.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6300 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 6300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	149 FPS	129 FPS
medium	131 FPS	115 FPS
high	118 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	118 FPS
medium	104 FPS	99 FPS
high	92 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	49 FPS
medium	58 FPS	46 FPS
high	39 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	30 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	354 FPS	158 FPS
medium	310 FPS	124 FPS
high	249 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	104 FPS
medium	196 FPS	81 FPS
high	160 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	53 FPS
medium	94 FPS	41 FPS
high	77 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	765 FPS	239 FPS
medium	612 FPS	191 FPS
high	510 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	180 FPS
medium	432 FPS	144 FPS
high	366 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	120 FPS
medium	298 FPS	96 FPS
high	221 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
1080p
low	523 FPS	239 FPS
medium	452 FPS	191 FPS
high	383 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	120 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	180 FPS
medium	371 FPS	144 FPS
high	298 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	108 FPS
medium	259 FPS	81 FPS
high	225 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 6300

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 6300

The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 6300's 5,319 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 219.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (Radeon RX 6300) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
G3D Mark Score	16,995+220%	5,319
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+367%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+246%	3.686 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2400 MHz+35%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+1300%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+133%	12

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 6300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 6300 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 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) — a 462.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+463%	64 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+500%	32-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6300
TDP	170W	35W-79%
Recommended PSU	550W	300W-45%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	160mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0	152.0+52%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 81.8% less ($269 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 88.7 (Radeon RX 6300) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 71.6% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).