Radeon RX 9070 GRE vs GeForce RTX 3060

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Why is Radeon RX 9070 GRE better than GeForce RTX 3060?

The battle between the professional industrial GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the next-gen Radeon RX 9070 GRE highlights the jump in mid-range performance. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, delivers a significant 20-30% performance lead over the Ampere-based icon. This comparison shows how the latest generation of mid-range cards can master 1440p and even 4K gaming with superior stability.

Technically, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE features a much wider memory bus and modern technical features like dedicated AI accelerators for next-gen FSR. While the 3060 Ti remains a world-class engine for 1440p with mature DLSS support, the RX 9070 GRE offers superior raw speed and better efficiency for modern titles. Moving to a next-gen Radeon card is a transformative experience, turning modern games into silk-smooth cinematic digital odysseys with high fidelity.

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the winner for users who want the strongest raw speed and next-gen features for high-resolution gaming. it is a world-class performance engine. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti remains the winner for value-conscious builders who priority a reliable experience and the mature AI-driven features of NVIDIA. for anyone looking for the fastest overall engine for 1440p in 2026, the next-gen Radeon card is the clear and superior winner.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 43.7% 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.

Insight	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+43.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-43.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 / 4nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (280mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $575 for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, it costs 50% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 38.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+38.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($575)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon RX 9070 GRE Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 9070 GRE and GeForce RTX 3060

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 8 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1420 MHz to 2790 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,418 points. Launch price was $549.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 24,418 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 43.7%. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 34.28 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2790 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 96 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	24,418+44%	16,995
Architecture	RDNA 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	4 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.28 TFLOPS+169%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2790 MHz+57%	1777 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+71%	112
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+71%	28
Tensor Cores	96	112+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 20% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Radeon RX 9070 GRE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+20%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE draws 220W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 25.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 9070 GRE) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.

Feature	Radeon RX 9070 GRE	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	220W	170W-23%
Recommended PSU	650W	550W-15%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	280mm	242mm
Height	127mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80	75-6%
Perf/Watt	111.0+11%	100.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at $575 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).