GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon AI PRO R9700
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 AI PRO R9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 68.2% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (32 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-68.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+68.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $1,450 for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, it costs 80% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 198.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($289) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) |
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 AI PRO R9700
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 AI PRO R9700
The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 28,589 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 68.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2920 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 64 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) with 112 Tensor cores vs 128.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995 | 28,589+68% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 4096+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+276% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2920 MHz+64% |
| ROPs | 48 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 112 | 256+129% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 64+129% |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 128+14% |
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 AI PRO R9700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AI PRO R9700 has 32 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 32 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+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 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon AI PRO R9700's 300W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-43% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+5% | 95.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 and now averages $1450. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 80.1% less ($1161 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 198.5% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon AI PRO R9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-75% | $1299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289-80% | $1450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+198% | 19.7 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 48 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #114 | #23 |
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