Radeon RX 640 vs GeForce RTX 3060
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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 640 is positioned at rank #323 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 RX 640
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 682.5% 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 640.
| Insight | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-682.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+682.5%) |
| 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 $55), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 48.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 640.
| Insight | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($55) | ⚠️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 640 and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon RX 640
The Radeon RX 640 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 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 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 640 scores 2,172 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 682.5%. The Radeon RX 640 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 640) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,172 | 16,995+682% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 3584+460% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.559 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+717% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1777 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 3.5 MB+2088% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 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 640 | 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 640 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 640 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 640) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-71% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 43.4 | 100.0+130% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon RX 640 costs 81% less ($234 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 48.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 640 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-52% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55-81% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.5 | 58.8+49% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GA106 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #665 | #114 |
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