Radeon R9 M275 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon R9 M275
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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 R9 M275 is positioned at rank #543 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 R9 M275
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon R9 M275?
Comparing the Radeon R9 M275 to the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti highlights the massive gap between mid-range mobile graphics from 2014 and a modern desktop powerhouse. The Radeon R9 M275 was a mid-range mobile GPU based on the GCN architecture, while the RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 Ampere-based card legendary for its 1440p gaming performance.\n\nThe performance difference is staggering, with the RTX 3060 Ti offering roughly 12-15 times more compute power. It also introduces dedicated hardware for Ray Tracing and AI-driven DLSS, features that were unavailable on the older Radeon. The Radeon R9 M275, often limited by its thermal envelope and aging architecture, now lacks the driver support and hardware horsepower required to handle modern professional software or gaming effectively. The RTX card comfortably handles ultra settings and high resolutions that would be entirely impossible for the older mobile chip.\n\nUltimately, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for any current gaming or creative task. The Radeon R9 M275 served its purpose in 2014 laptops, but it has since been vastly outclassed by multiple generations of desktop progress. Transitioning to a modern RTX 30-series card represents a night-and-day difference in speed, resolution, and visual quality.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). 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 R9 M275 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 1424.2% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M275.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1424.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1424.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮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. Priced at $289 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M275, it costs 4% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1482.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1482.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅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 R9 M275 and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon R9 M275
The Radeon R9 M275 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points. Launch price was $799.99.
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 R9 M275 scores 1,115 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1424.2%. The Radeon R9 M275 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 16,995+1424% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 3584+460% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+976% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1777 MHz+92% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 3.5 MB+2088% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | 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 R9 M275 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 64 GB/s (Radeon R9 M275) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 462.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M275) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 360 GB/s+463% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R9 M275) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD3 (Radeon R9 M275) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VCE vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,Flash (Radeon R9 M275) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD3 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | VCE | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,Flash | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M275 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M275 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 14.9 | 100.0+571% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M275 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 3.7% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.7 (Radeon R9 M275) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 1489.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M275 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-9% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $289-4% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.7 | 58.8+1489% |
| Codename | Venus | GA106 |
| Release | January 28 2014 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #851 | #114 |
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