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

✅+682.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 278.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $159 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 + AFMF (2023).
❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 640

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,172 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 640

2019

Why buy it

✅+682.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 278.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $159 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 $170 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,172 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.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 640?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 2,172 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 640 is a 2019 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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 682.5% 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 the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about 106.9% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 682.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 278.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 640 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 640 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $159 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 640 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	149 FPS	40 FPS
medium	131 FPS	26 FPS
high	118 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	28 FPS
medium	104 FPS	17 FPS
high	92 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	10 FPS
medium	58 FPS	7 FPS
high	39 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	354 FPS	77 FPS
medium	310 FPS	48 FPS
high	249 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	35 FPS
medium	196 FPS	26 FPS
high	160 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	10 FPS
medium	94 FPS	7 FPS
high	77 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	765 FPS	98 FPS
medium	612 FPS	78 FPS
high	510 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	73 FPS
medium	432 FPS	59 FPS
high	366 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	49 FPS
medium	298 FPS	39 FPS
high	221 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	24 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
1080p
low	523 FPS	98 FPS
medium	452 FPS	78 FPS
high	383 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	73 FPS
medium	371 FPS	59 FPS
high	298 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	49 FPS
medium	259 FPS	39 FPS
high	225 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 640

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 640

The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 640's 2,172 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 682.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 640 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 640 (Radeon RX 640). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
G3D Mark Score	16,995+682%	2,172
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+460%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+717%	1.559 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+46%	1218 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112+180%	40
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+2088%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 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 640 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
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 640 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+500%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
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/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 640's 50W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 640). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 640
TDP	170W	50W-71%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+130%	43.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 640 launched at $159. The Radeon RX 640 costs 51.7% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 13.7 (Radeon RX 640) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 277.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).