Radeon Pro 465 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Pro 465
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Pro 465 is positioned at rank #152 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 465
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 465 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 274.5% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 465.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 465 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-274.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+274.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 94.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro 465.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 465 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+94.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Pro 465 and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Pro 465
The Radeon Pro 465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,538 points.
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 Pro 465 scores 4,538 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 274.5%. The Radeon Pro 465 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 465) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 465) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 907 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 465 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,538 | 16,995+275% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3584+250% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.858 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+586% |
| Boost Clock | 907 MHz | 1777 MHz+96% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3.5 MB+1300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 465 | 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 Pro 465 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 465) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 465 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 465 draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 465) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 465 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-79% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 129.7+30% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 465 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon Pro 465 costs 48.1% less ($139 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.3 (Radeon Pro 465) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 94.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 465 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $329-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-48% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.3 | 58.8+94% |
| Codename | Baffin | GA106 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #547 | #114 |
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