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 $246 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 220W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 280mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 GRE across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅5.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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74.8% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌29.4% higher power demand at 220W vs 170W.
❌15.7% longer card at 280mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $246 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 42.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $575 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 220W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 280mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅5.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
✅More future proof: RDNA 4.0 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 9070 GRE across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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74.8% HIGHER MSRP
$575 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 42.5 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($575 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌29.4% higher power demand at 220W vs 170W.
❌15.7% longer card at 280mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 9070 GRE better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 5.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 43.7% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, 43.7% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1 (2025) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 4nm 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 9070 GRE is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 3060 is probably the smarter buy today for most people. Radeon RX 9070 GRE is about 74.8% more expensive on MSRP at $575 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 5.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 43.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 74.8% more on MSRP for only 5.3% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $329 MSRP, you are saving about $246 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3060 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 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	149 FPS	179 FPS
medium	131 FPS	162 FPS
high	118 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	148 FPS
medium	104 FPS	123 FPS
high	92 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	90 FPS
medium	58 FPS	76 FPS
high	39 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	54 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	354 FPS	476 FPS
medium	310 FPS	399 FPS
high	249 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	299 FPS
medium	196 FPS	245 FPS
high	160 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	151 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	132 FPS
medium	94 FPS	110 FPS
high	77 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	765 FPS	892 FPS
medium	612 FPS	723 FPS
high	510 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	539 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	690 FPS
medium	432 FPS	554 FPS
high	366 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	479 FPS
medium	298 FPS	384 FPS
high	221 FPS	316 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	257 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
1080p
low	523 FPS	812 FPS
medium	452 FPS	705 FPS
high	383 FPS	636 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	549 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	644 FPS
medium	371 FPS	560 FPS
high	298 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	412 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	430 FPS
medium	259 FPS	382 FPS
high	225 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	275 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 9070 GRE

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 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 24,418 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 43.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2790 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 48 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) with 112 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
G3D Mark Score	16,995	24,418+44%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584+17%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	34.28 TFLOPS+169%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2790 MHz+57%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	192+71%
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	48+71%
Tensor Cores	112+17%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1. 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 9070 GRE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF 2.1
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — a 20% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	432 GB/s+20%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 9070 GRE's 220W — a 25.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 9070 GRE
TDP	170W-23%	220W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	280mm
Height	112mm	127mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	100.0	111.0+11%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 42.8% less ($246 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 42.5 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 21.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).