GeForce RTX 3060 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

RadeonT RX Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

  • 591.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 385.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 35W.

RadeonT RX Vega 11

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 35W instead of 170W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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.
  • 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 591.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 786.5% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 1,917), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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

RadeonT RX Vega 11

The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,917 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RadeonT RX Vega 11's 1,917 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 786.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 704 (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060RadeonT RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score
16,995+787%
1,917
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 5.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
3584+409%
704
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+623%
1.761 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+42%
1251 MHz
ROPs
48+500%
8
TMUs
112+155%
44

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060RadeonT RX Vega 11
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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 64-bit on the RadeonT RX Vega 11.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060RadeonT RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RadeonT RX Vega 11's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060RadeonT RX Vega 11
TDP
170W
35W-79%
Recommended PSU
550W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
100.0+82%
54.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 launched at $0. On MSRP, RadeonT RX Vega 11 was 100+% cheaper ($329 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (RadeonT RX Vega 11) — the RadeonT RX Vega 11 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060RadeonT RX Vega 11
MSRP
$329
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
51.7
Infinity
Codename
GA106
Raven
Release
January 12 2021
May 10 2018
Ranking
#114
#673

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