Radeon RX 560X vs GeForce RTX 3060
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 408.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560X.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-408.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+408.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 86% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 42% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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 RX 560X and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon RX 560X
The Radeon RX 560X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,340 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 RX 560X scores 3,340 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 408.8%. The Radeon RX 560X 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 RX 560X) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,340 | 16,995+409% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3584+250% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+388% |
| Boost Clock | 1275 MHz | 1777 MHz+39% |
| 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 RX 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 560X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560X draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon RX 560X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 560X) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-27% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 44.5 | 100.0+125% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560X launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon RX 560X costs 86.2% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 83.5 (Radeon RX 560X) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Radeon RX 560X offers 42% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-61% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-86% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 83.5+42% | 58.8 |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GA106 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #556 | #114 |
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