Radeon RX 6300 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon RX 6300
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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 RX 6300 is positioned at rank #14 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 RX 6300
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 219.5% 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 6300.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-219.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+219.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 86% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 126.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+126.1%) | ❌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 6300 and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 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 6300 scores 5,319 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 219.5%. The Radeon RX 6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Radeon RX 6300) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 112.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,319 | 16,995+220% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 3584+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.686 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+246% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+35% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 48 | 112+133% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3.5 MB+1300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 28+133% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6300 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. Memory bandwidth: 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 462.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 32-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 360 GB/s+463% |
| Bus Width | 32-bit | 192-bit+500% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | — | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6300 draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 6300) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-79% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-45% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 160mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 152.0+52% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 86.2% less ($249 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 126.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-82% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-86% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.0+126% | 58.8 |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GA106 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #379 | #114 |
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