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

✅+21.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 269.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 14.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RadeonT RX 6850M XT across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

2022

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,992 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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204% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

2022

Why buy it

✅+21.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 269.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 14.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RadeonT RX 6850M XT across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,992 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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204% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than RadeonT RX 6850M XT?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 21.5% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

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 $671 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 21.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 269.2%. RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does RadeonT RX 6850M XT make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. RadeonT RX 6850M XT is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $1,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 21.5% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 269.2%.

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

RadeonT RX 6850M XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	149 FPS	179 FPS
medium	131 FPS	159 FPS
high	118 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	122 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	145 FPS
medium	104 FPS	117 FPS
high	92 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	87 FPS
medium	58 FPS	73 FPS
high	39 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	354 FPS	446 FPS
medium	310 FPS	365 FPS
high	249 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	243 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	281 FPS
medium	196 FPS	229 FPS
high	160 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	162 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	126 FPS
medium	94 FPS	107 FPS
high	77 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	69 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	765 FPS	630 FPS
medium	612 FPS	504 FPS
high	510 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	315 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	472 FPS
medium	432 FPS	378 FPS
high	366 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	315 FPS
medium	298 FPS	252 FPS
high	221 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	157 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
1080p
low	523 FPS	630 FPS
medium	452 FPS	504 FPS
high	383 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	315 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	472 FPS
medium	371 FPS	378 FPS
high	298 FPS	315 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	315 FPS
medium	259 FPS	252 FPS
high	225 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	157 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RadeonT RX 6850M XT

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.

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,992 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 13,992 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 21.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 40 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
G3D Mark Score	16,995+21%	13,992
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	13.21 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2581 MHz+45%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	40+43%

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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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 3% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RadeonT RX 6850M XT
TDP	170W	165W-3%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+18%	84.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 67.1% less ($671 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 14.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 269.3% better value. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).