Radeon RX 7600S vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600S
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 7600S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, it costs 11% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 14.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 7600S and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Radeon RX 7600S
The Radeon RX 7600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,553 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 15,208 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 7600S scores 15,553 and the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB reaches 15,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 7600S is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Raw compute: 15.77 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 112.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,553+2% | 15,208 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 3584+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.77 TFLOPS+24% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+24% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 112 | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3.5 MB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S 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 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — a 6.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s+7% | 240 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 7600S draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon RX 7600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 207.4+132% | 89.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600S launched at $269 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 and now averages $280. The Radeon RX 7600S costs 10.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.2 (Radeon RX 7600S) vs 54.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) — the Radeon RX 7600S offers 14.5% better value. The Radeon RX 7600S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 7600S | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $269-18% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-11% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.2+15% | 54.3 |
| Codename | Navi 33 | GA106 |
| Release | January 4 2023 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #139 | #147 |
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