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

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 10 GB).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅4.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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15.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 6700

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅20% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 10 GB).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅4.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6700 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 10 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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15.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6700 better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 4.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 11.3% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 6700 is about 15.2% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 4.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 11.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 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, Radeon RX 6700 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $329 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 6700 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 6700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	149 FPS	168 FPS
medium	131 FPS	150 FPS
high	118 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	140 FPS
medium	104 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	86 FPS
medium	58 FPS	73 FPS
high	39 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	354 FPS	432 FPS
medium	310 FPS	357 FPS
high	249 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	271 FPS
medium	196 FPS	223 FPS
high	160 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	126 FPS
medium	94 FPS	107 FPS
high	77 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	66 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	765 FPS	844 FPS
medium	612 FPS	681 FPS
high	510 FPS	568 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	426 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	639 FPS
medium	432 FPS	511 FPS
high	366 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	319 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	426 FPS
medium	298 FPS	341 FPS
high	221 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	213 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
1080p
low	523 FPS	679 FPS
medium	452 FPS	564 FPS
high	383 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	402 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	528 FPS
medium	371 FPS	440 FPS
high	298 FPS	358 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	313 FPS
medium	259 FPS	277 FPS
high	225 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	206 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 6700

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 6700

The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 6700's 18,920 — the Radeon RX 6700 leads by 11.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 36 (Radeon RX 6700) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
G3D Mark Score	16,995	18,920+11%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+13%	11.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2450 MHz+38%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	36+29%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 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 6700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
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 6700 has 10 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 160-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+20%	10 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+13%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+20%	160-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 2.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 6700
TDP	170W-3%	175W
Recommended PSU	550W	550W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	108.1+8%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 13.2% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 49.9 (Radeon RX 6700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 3.6% better value.