GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
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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 9060 XT 16 GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+19.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (260mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $349 for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB, it costs 17% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($289) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 9060 XT 16 GB
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 9060 XT 16 GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 3130 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,352 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 20,352 — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB leads by 19.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 25.64 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 3130 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) with 112 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995 | 20,352+20% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+75% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 25.64 TFLOPS+101% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 3130 MHz+76% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 32+14% |
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 9060 XT 16 GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+13% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB's 160W — a 6.1% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 260mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 78.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 160W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 260mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-4% | 78 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 127.2+27% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 17.2% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 58.3 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 0.9% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-6% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289-17% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8 | 58.3 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 44 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | June 4 2025 |
| Ranking | #114 | #77 |
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