Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
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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 Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank #278 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 Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1296.5% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1296.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1296.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🔮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. Priced at $289 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U, it costs 17% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1591.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1591.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.
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 Ryzen 7 3700U scores 1,217 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1296.5%. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,217 | 16,995+1296% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3584+250% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+538% |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1777 MHz+82% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 3.5 MB+1300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-41% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 100.0+720% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 17.4% less ($61 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 1580% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $329-6% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $289-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 58.8+1580% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GA106 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #467 | #114 |
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