GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 7500

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

✅+807.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 531.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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).

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.2 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 7500

2021

Why buy it

✅+807.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 531.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 8.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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 + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,873 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.2 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 7500?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 1,873 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 7500 is a 2021 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 807.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 512 MB, 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 43.7% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 807.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 531.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 7500 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 7500 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 $229 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 7500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	149 FPS	84 FPS
medium	131 FPS	67 FPS
high	118 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	63 FPS
medium	104 FPS	51 FPS
high	92 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	42 FPS
medium	58 FPS	34 FPS
high	39 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	354 FPS	84 FPS
medium	310 FPS	67 FPS
high	249 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	63 FPS
medium	196 FPS	51 FPS
high	160 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	42 FPS
medium	94 FPS	34 FPS
high	77 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	765 FPS	84 FPS
medium	612 FPS	67 FPS
high	510 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	63 FPS
medium	432 FPS	51 FPS
high	366 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	42 FPS
medium	298 FPS	34 FPS
high	221 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
1080p
low	523 FPS	84 FPS
medium	452 FPS	67 FPS
high	383 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	63 FPS
medium	371 FPS	51 FPS
high	298 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	42 FPS
medium	259 FPS	34 FPS
high	225 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 7500

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 7500

The Radeon RX 7500 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: 1,873 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 7500's 1,873 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 807.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7500 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 7500). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7500). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2450 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 36 (Radeon RX 7500) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
G3D Mark Score	16,995+807%	1,873
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 7500 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 7500 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
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 7500 has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 216 GB/s (Radeon RX 7500) — a 66.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+2300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+67%	216 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+100%	96-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 7500's 175W — a 2.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 7500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7500
TDP	170W-3%	175W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0+835%	10.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7500 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 7500 costs 30.4% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.2 (Radeon RX 7500) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 530.5% better value.