GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Pro Vega 16
GeForce RTX 3060
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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
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Pro Vega 16?
Comparing the professional mobile Radeon Pro Vega 16 to the powerful desktop GeForce RTX 3060 Ti highlights the monumental dive between workstation portability and modern stationary muscle. The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 3000% faster, representing the jump from a chip that handles basic creative work to a desktop icon that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
Technically, the RTX 3060 Ti features 8GB of fast dedicated memory and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS support. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a mobile solution limited by its laptop thermal envelope and lacks the core count or features of the current Ampere architecture. Moving from a mid-range workstation notebook to an RTX 3060 Ti powered desktop is a life-changing improvement, providing the speed and fluidity needed for high-end rendering and professional creative work in 2026.
There is no contest here; the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the absolute winner. it provides a level of detail and speed that turns the most demanding games into fluid, immersive experiences. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the winner for users who need mobility and professional workstation-grade drivers in a portable device. If you are looking to revitalize your PC experience with a performance boost that is truly world-class, the 30-series desktop card is the superior and definitive choice.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 253.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 16.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+253.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-253.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| 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 Vega 16
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 Vega 16
The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 4,809 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 253.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1190 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+253% | 4,809 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+250% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+423% | 2.437 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+49% | 1190 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+75% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+1300% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 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 Vega 16 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 16 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| 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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro Vega 16).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 75W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+56% | 64.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($289 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Pro Vega 16 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA106 | Vega 12 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | November 14 2018 |
| Ranking | #114 | #451 |
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