GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Popular choices:

VS
AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

2025Core: 1452 MHzBoost: 2300 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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

  • 189.8% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 505% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 8.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 295.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 43W.

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

2025

Why buy it

  • Costs $30 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
  • Draws 43W instead of 170W, a 127W reduction.
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) 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 8.5 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 189.8% more FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 2,553 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is a 2025 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 565.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 about 10.0% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $299 MSRP, and you are getting 189.8% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 565.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 505%. Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (43W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?
Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (43W vs 170W), and staying closer to $299 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 565.7% higher G3D Mark and 189.8% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 505%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low149 FPS115 FPS
medium131 FPS92 FPS
high118 FPS77 FPS
ultra99 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low126 FPS86 FPS
medium104 FPS69 FPS
high92 FPS57 FPS
ultra80 FPS43 FPS
4K
low67 FPS57 FPS
medium58 FPS46 FPS
high39 FPS38 FPS
ultra32 FPS29 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low354 FPS115 FPS
medium310 FPS92 FPS
high249 FPS77 FPS
ultra195 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low222 FPS86 FPS
medium196 FPS69 FPS
high160 FPS57 FPS
ultra128 FPS43 FPS
4K
low110 FPS57 FPS
medium94 FPS46 FPS
high77 FPS38 FPS
ultra60 FPS29 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low765 FPS115 FPS
medium612 FPS92 FPS
high510 FPS77 FPS
ultra382 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS86 FPS
medium432 FPS69 FPS
high366 FPS57 FPS
ultra287 FPS43 FPS
4K
low367 FPS57 FPS
medium298 FPS46 FPS
high221 FPS38 FPS
ultra176 FPS29 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
1080p
low523 FPS115 FPS
medium452 FPS92 FPS
high383 FPS77 FPS
ultra319 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low428 FPS86 FPS
medium371 FPS69 FPS
high298 FPS57 FPS
ultra245 FPS43 FPS
4K
low279 FPS57 FPS
medium259 FPS46 FPS
high225 FPS38 FPS
ultra186 FPS29 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,553 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 2,553 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 565.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 28 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) with 112 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
G3D Mark Score
16,995+566%
2,553
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
3584+100%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS
16.49 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock
1777 MHz
2300 MHz+29%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
112
112
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+600%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
28
28

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 Ryzen 7 4700G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+500%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
360 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
L2 Cache
3 MB+50%
2 MB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 43W — a 119.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 300W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
TDP
170W
43W-75%
Recommended PSU
550W
300W-45%
Power Connector
8-pin
None
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
100.0+68%
59.4
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G launched at $299. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G costs 9.1% less ($30 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 508.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP
$329
$299-9%
Performance per Dollar
51.7+508%
8.5
Codename
GA106
Navi 33
Release
January 12 2021
August 8 2025
Ranking
#114
#229