Radeon Steam Deck 8CU vs GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 466.5% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU.
| Insight | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-466.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+466.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Steam Deck 8CU and GeForce RTX 3060
Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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 Steam Deck 8CU scores 3,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 466.5%. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is built on RDNA 2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000 | 16,995+467% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 3584+600% |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+7% | 1777 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3.5 MB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | 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 Steam Deck 8CU comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 12 GB+500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC 5th Gen.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | — | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 140% difference. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-82% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU costs 100+% less ($289 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 58.8 |
| Codename | RDNA 2 Sephiroth | GA106 |
| Release | November 9 2023 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #480 | #114 |
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