GeForce RTX 3060 vs RADEON 9000
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 9000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 339800% higher G3D Mark score and 9500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+339800%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-339800%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| 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
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 23422.5% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9000.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23422.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 9000
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 9000
The RADEON 9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RADEON 9000's 5 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 339800%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RADEON 9000 uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,024 (RADEON 9000). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (RADEON 9000). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16 (RADEON 9000) with 112 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+339800% | 5 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+250% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+115% | 5.939 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2900 MHz+63% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+75% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+1300% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+75% | 16 |
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 9000 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9000 has 128 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 9500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (RADEON 9000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+9500% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RADEON 9000's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The RADEON 9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (RADEON 9000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 15W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+33233% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the RADEON 9000 launched at $49 and now averages $20. The RADEON 9000 costs 93.1% less ($269 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.3 (RADEON 9000) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 19500% better value. The RADEON 9000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | RADEON 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $49-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $20-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+19500% | 0.3 |
| Codename | GA106 | Strix Point |
| Release | January 12 2021 | July 15 2024 |
| Ranking | #114 | #312 |
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