GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon 840M
GeForce RTX 3060
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 840M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 346.9% 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 840M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+346.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-346.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 840M
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 840M
The Radeon 840M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon 840M's 3,803 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 346.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon 840M uses RDNA 3+, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 256 (Radeon 840M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+347% | 3,803 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3+ |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+1300% | 256 |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2900 MHz+63% |
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 840M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 840M 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+500% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon 840M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 840M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon 840M's 30W — a 140% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon 840M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 30W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-17% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 126.8+27% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 840M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 840M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | Krackan Point |
| Release | January 12 2021 | June 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #114 | #516 |
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