Radeon Pro Vega 48 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Pro Vega 48
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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 Pro Vega 48
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 48.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+50.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | 🎮 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. Priced at $289 versus $450 for the Radeon Pro Vega 48, it costs 36% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 134.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+134.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Pro Vega 48 and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Pro Vega 48
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,270 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 Vega 48 scores 11,270 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 50.8%. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,270 | 16,995+51% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3584+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+60% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 1777 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+71% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 3.5 MB+367% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | 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 Vega 48 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 48 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) 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 Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 140% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 48 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-82% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 375.7+276% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 48 launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 35.8% less ($161 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 48) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 135.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 48 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $329-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $289-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 58.8+135% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA106 |
| Release | March 19 2019 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #241 | #114 |
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