Radeon RX 9060 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
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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 9060
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $340 for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, it costs 27% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 39.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+39.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) |
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 9060 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Radeon RX 9060
The Radeon RX 9060 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 5 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2990 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,121 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 9060 scores 17,121 and the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reaches 16,777 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 9060 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon RX 9060) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Raw compute: 21.43 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060) vs 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Boost clocks: 2990 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Radeon RX 9060) vs 70 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 280.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,121+2% | 16,777 |
| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 8960+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 21.43 TFLOPS | 30.64 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 2990 MHz+75% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 112 | 280+150% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 70+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX 9060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s | 360 GB/s+25% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 5.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | VCN 5.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 9060 draws 132W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 350W — a 90.5% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 9060) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 132W-62% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-18% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 129.7+171% | 47.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 9060 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 and now averages $340. The Radeon RX 9060 costs 26.8% less ($91 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.8 (Radeon RX 9060) vs 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 offers 39.6% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Radeon RX 9060 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-24% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-27% | $340 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.8+40% | 49.3 |
| Codename | Navi 44 | GA102 |
| Release | August 5 2025 | January 11 2022 |
| Ranking | #111 | #38 |
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