GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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 Pro 5700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 36.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+36.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-36.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $280), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 32.3% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro 5700 XT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+32.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 5700 XT
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 5700 XT
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 12,442 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 36.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1499 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+37% | 12,442 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+66% | 7.675 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+19% | 1499 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 160+43% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
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 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5700 XT has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | RDNA 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | Unified Video Decoder 7.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 26.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 130W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+4% | 95.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500 and now averages $280. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT costs 3.1% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 44.4 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 32.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-34% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $280-3% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+32% | 44.4 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #114 | #215 |
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