GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 8060S

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

109%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

108%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

107%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

105%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

105%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

104%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

103%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

102%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

102%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

102%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

101%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

100%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

100%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

100%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

99%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

96%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

95%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

95%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

94%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

94%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

93%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

92%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

92%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

91%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

90%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

89%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8060S

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

133%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

108%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

102%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% 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 RX 8060S.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $500 for the Radeon RX 8060S, it costs 42% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 83.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+83.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($289)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 8060S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 8060S

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 8060S

The Radeon RX 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 40 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 16,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 6.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 8060S uses RDNA 3.5. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 40 (Radeon RX 8060S). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
G3D Mark Score	16,995+6%	16,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Shading Units	3584+8860%	40
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2900 MHz+63%

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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 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8060S) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+41%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 8060S's 55W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon RX 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8060S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 8060S
TDP	170W	55W-68%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	290.9+191%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon RX 8060S launched at $500 and now averages $500. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 42.2% less ($211 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32.0 (Radeon RX 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 83.7% better value. The Radeon RX 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).