GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT
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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 RX 5700 XT?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti generally outperforms the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT by approximately 25-35% in gaming benchmarks. While the RX 5700 XT was a strong RDNA 1 flagship-tier card in 2019, the RTX 3060 Ti (2020) utilizes the more advanced Ampere architecture to deliver better performance and a significantly modern feature set.
A major technical advantage for the RTX 3060 Ti is its dedicated hardware for Ray Tracing and AI-powered DLSS, both of which are absent on the RX 5700 XT. While both cards feature 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the RTX 3060 Ti is significantly more power-efficient and provides more consistent frame rates in modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077, where DLSS can provide a massive smoothness boost.
For current and future-facing builds, the RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for its better performance-per-watt and support for cutting-edge graphics technologies. The Radeon RX 5700 XT remains a respectable 1440p card for legacy systems, but it cannot match the overall value and technological advantages of the RTX 3060 Ti.
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 4% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($289) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 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 RX 5700 XT
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1905 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+5% | 16,183 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+31% | 9.754 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 1905 MHz+7% |
| 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 RX 5700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5700 XT has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — a 24.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 448 GB/s+24% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCE |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | UVD |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-24% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-8% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 272mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+39% | 71.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 and now averages $300. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 3.7% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 9.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-27% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289-4% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+9% | 53.9 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 10 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | July 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #114 | #128 |
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