GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+629.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

Shared System RAM 15

2,330

0.0%

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

About G3D Mark

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

✅+629.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,330 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

2017

Why buy it

✅+629.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,330 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 2,330 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 2017, 629.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 629.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear 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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	149 FPS	34 FPS
medium	131 FPS	24 FPS
high	118 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	9 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	6 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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	354 FPS	73 FPS
medium	310 FPS	48 FPS
high	249 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	46 FPS
medium	196 FPS	25 FPS
high	160 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	22 FPS
medium	94 FPS	14 FPS
high	77 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	765 FPS	105 FPS
medium	612 FPS	84 FPS
high	510 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	79 FPS
medium	432 FPS	63 FPS
high	366 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	52 FPS
medium	298 FPS	42 FPS
high	221 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	26 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
1080p
low	523 FPS	105 FPS
medium	452 FPS	84 FPS
high	383 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	79 FPS
medium	371 FPS	63 FPS
high	298 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	52 FPS
medium	259 FPS	42 FPS
high	225 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U's 2,330 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 629.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
G3D Mark Score	16,995+629%	2,330
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584+600%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+591%	1.843 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+48%	1200 MHz
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	112+250%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
TDP	170W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	155.3+55%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U costs 100+% less ($329 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).