GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 6300M
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 6300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 164.7% 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 6300M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+164.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-164.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 RX 6300M
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 6300M
The Radeon RX 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,421 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 6300M's 6,421 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 164.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6300M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (Radeon RX 6300M) with 112 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+165% | 6,421 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+367% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+246% | 3.686 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2400 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+133% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+1300% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+133% | 12 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 6300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 6300M 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 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300M) — a 462.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+463% | 64 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+500% | 32-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6300M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Navi 24 Media. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6300M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | — |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | Navi 24 Media |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 6300M's 35W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6300M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 35W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 183.5+84% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6300M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 24 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #114 | #379 |
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