Radeon 3000 vs GeForce RTX 4060
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19846.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3000.
| Insight | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19846.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+19846.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3168.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon 3000.
| Insight | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3168.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3000 and GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon 3000
The Radeon 3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 98 points.
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 3000 scores 98 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 19846.9%. The Radeon 3000 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3000) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3000) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 98 | 19,548+19847% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3072+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+1112% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 2460 MHz+102% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 96+200% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 3 MB+2208% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 24 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 Radeon 3000 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 3000 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 3000) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 24 MB+4700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10_0 (Radeon 3000) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10_0 | 12 Ultimate+20% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo HD (Radeon 3000) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: Avivo HD vs NVDEC 5th gen.
| Feature | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo HD | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | Avivo HD | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 3000 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 78.8% difference. The Radeon 3000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3000) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-57% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 73°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 170.0+8400% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 3000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon 3000 costs 83.6% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (Radeon 3000) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 3170% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon 3000 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-84% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.0 | 65.4+3170% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | AD107 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #757 | #84 |
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