Radeon PRO W7600 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Radeon PRO W7600
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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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W7600
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W7600.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.0 / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $599 for the Radeon PRO W7600, it costs 43% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 79.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($599) | ✅More affordable ($340) |
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 W7600 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Radeon PRO W7600
The Radeon PRO W7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2440 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,443 points. Launch price was $599.
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon PRO W7600 scores 16,443 and the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reaches 16,777 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon PRO W7600) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Boost clocks: 2440 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,443 | 16,777+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 8960+338% |
| Boost Clock | 2440 MHz+43% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 280+119% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7600) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 360 GB/s+61% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7600) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7600) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7600) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W7600 draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 350W — a 91.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W7600) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-63% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 126.5+164% | 47.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W7600 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $599, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 and now averages $340. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs 43.2% less ($259 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.5 (Radeon PRO W7600) vs 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 79.3% better value. The Radeon PRO W7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W7600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $329-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $599 | $340-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.5 | 49.3+79% |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GA102 |
| Release | August 3 2023 | January 11 2022 |
| Ranking | #123 | #38 |
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