GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon 660M
GeForce RTX 3060
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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 GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 660M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 427.6% 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 660M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+427.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-427.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon 660M
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.
Radeon 660M
The Radeon 660M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,221 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon 660M's 3,221 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 427.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon 660M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 384 (Radeon 660M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 660M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1900 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6 (Radeon 660M) with 112 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+428% | 3,221 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+833% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+773% | 1.459 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 1900 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+2592% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+367% | 6 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 660M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 660M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon 660M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+500% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon 660M's 40W — a 123.8% difference. The Radeon 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon 660M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 40W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+24% | 80.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 660M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 660M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | Rembrandt+ |
| Release | January 12 2021 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #114 | #565 |
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