GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 5500M
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 RX 5500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 185.4% 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 RX 5500M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+185.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-185.4%) |
| 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
The Radeon RX 5500M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 65% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 1.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 RX 5500M
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 RX 5500M
The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 5,954 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 185.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+185% | 5,954 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+155% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+175% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+8% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+27% | 88 |
| 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 RX 5500M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 5500M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500M) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+61% | 224 GB/s |
| 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 (Radeon RX 5500M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 85W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5500M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 85W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+43% | 70.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500M costs 65.4% less ($189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Radeon RX 5500M offers 1.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $100-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8 | 59.5+1% |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 14 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #114 | #400 |
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