GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro 5300M
GeForce RTX 3060
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 190.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5300M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+190.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-190.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 Pro 5300M
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 Pro 5300M
The Radeon Pro 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,853 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro 5300M's 5,853 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 190.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+190% | 5,853 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+180% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+298% | 3.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+42% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
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 Pro 5300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 5300M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5300M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5300M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro 5300M's 85W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 85W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+45% | 68.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 14 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | November 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #114 | #403 |
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