Radeon AI PRO R9700 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon AI PRO R9700
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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 Radeon AI PRO R9700
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 68.2% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (32 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.
| Insight | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+68.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-68.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $1,450 for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, it costs 80% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 198.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) | ✅More affordable ($289) |
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 AI PRO R9700 and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon AI PRO R9700
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon AI PRO R9700 scores 28,589 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 68.2%. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 64 RT cores (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 128 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 28,589+68% | 16,995 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+14% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 47.84 TFLOPS+276% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2920 MHz+64% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+167% | 48 |
| TMUs | 256+129% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 64+129% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 128+14% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+167% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 170W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 95.3 | 100.0+5% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 MSRP and currently averages $1450, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 80.1% less ($1161 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 198.5% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon AI PRO R9700 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1299 | $329-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1450 | $289-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.7 | 58.8+198% |
| Codename | Navi 48 | GA106 |
| Release | July 23 2025 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #23 | #114 |
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