Radeon VII vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Radeon VII
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon VII offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $340 for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, it costs 12% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 10.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️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 VII and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Radeon VII
The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.
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 VII scores 16,308 and the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB reaches 16,777 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon VII) vs 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Raw compute: 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII) vs 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Boost clocks: 1750 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,308 | 16,777+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 8960+133% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.44 TFLOPS | 30.64 TFLOPS+128% |
| Boost Clock | 1750 MHz+2% | 1710 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 240 | 280+17% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 8.8 MB+836% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon VII | 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 VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has 12 GB. The Radeon VII offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — a 184.4% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon VII) vs 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 1024 GB/s+184% | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+2033% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon VII) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon VII) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon VII draws 295W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 350W — a 17.1% difference. The Radeon VII is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon VII) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 280mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 89°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W-16% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 550W-27% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 280mm | 242mm |
| Height | 125mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 89°C | 75°C-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 55.3+15% | 47.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VII launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 and now averages $340. The Radeon VII costs 11.8% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.4 (Radeon VII) vs 49.3 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) — the Radeon VII offers 10.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon VII | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $329-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-12% | $340 |
| Performance per Dollar | 54.4+10% | 49.3 |
| Codename | Vega 20 | GA102 |
| Release | February 7 2019 | January 11 2022 |
| Ranking | #125 | #38 |
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