GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 780
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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 780
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 780?
Comparing basic integrated Radeon RX 780 graphics to the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti illustrates the absolute widest gap in current digital technology. The RTX 3060 Ti delivers roughly 1000% more raw compute muscle, moving from a world-class integrated chip to a desktop icon that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
Technically, the integrated Radeon solution is a formidable engine for thin-and-light laptops, but the dedicated RTX 3060 Ti wins on absolute architectural scale, featuring 8GB of fast VRAM and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and mature DLSS support. Moving from an ultra-thin notebook with integrated graphics to a 30-series discrete tower is a life-changing improvement, providing the speed and visual stability needed for high-end rendering work in 2026.
There is no contest here; the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the absolute winner. it provides a level of depth and speed that turns the most demanding games into fluid, immersive experiences. The integrated Radeon graphics are strictly for high-end mobile efficiency. If you are looking to revitalize your PC experience with a performance boost that is truly night and day, the 30-series discrete 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 121.9% 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 780.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+121.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-121.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 453.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+453.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($289) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) |
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 780
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 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 780's 7,658 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 121.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 780 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 780). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 60 (Radeon RX 780) with 112 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+122% | 7,658 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 3840+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 35.87 TFLOPS+182% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2335 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 240+114% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+367% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 60+114% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 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 780 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 780 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 780's 180W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 780). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-6% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+135% | 42.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 and now averages $721. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 59.9% less ($432 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 454.7% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-34% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289-60% | $721 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+455% | 10.6 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 32 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | September 11 2024 |
| Ranking | #114 | #131 |
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