Radeon R6 vs GeForce RTX 3060

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2677% 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 R6.

Insight	Radeon R6	GeForce RTX 3060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2677%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2677%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 370.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon R6.

Insight	Radeon R6	GeForce RTX 3060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+370.8%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 and GeForce RTX 3060

Radeon R6

The Radeon R6 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: 612 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R6 scores 612 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 2677%. The Radeon R6 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R6) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R6) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	612	16,995+2677%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	512	3584+600%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+922%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1777 MHz+46%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	3.5 MB+2592%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R6 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: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R6) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	0 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R6) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R6) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon R6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R6	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	50W-71%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	242mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75
Perf/Watt	12.2	100.0+720%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon R6 costs 83% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Radeon R6) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 370.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).