GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 9070
GeForce RTX 3060
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 9070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 9070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 49.3% 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 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-49.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+49.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $550 for the Radeon RX 9070, it costs 47% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 27.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($289) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 9070
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 9070
The Radeon RX 9070 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 6 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1330 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25,380 points. Launch price was $549.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 9070's 25,380 — the Radeon RX 9070 leads by 49.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 9070 uses RDNA 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,584 (Radeon RX 9070). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 36.13 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 9070). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2520 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 56 (Radeon RX 9070) with 112 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995 | 25,380+49% |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS | 36.13 TFLOPS+184% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2520 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 48 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 112 | 224+100% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 56+100% |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 112 |
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 9070 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9070 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 9070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 640 GB/s (Radeon RX 9070) — a 77.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 9070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 9070) — the Radeon RX 9070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 640 GB/s+78% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 9070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 9070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Dual Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (Radeon RX 9070).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | Dual Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | Dual Media Engine |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 9070's 220W — a 25.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 9070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-23% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 550W-15% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 242mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 115.4+15% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon RX 9070 launched at $549 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 47.5% less ($261 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 46.1 (Radeon RX 9070) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 27.5% better value. The Radeon RX 9070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX 9070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-40% | $549 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289-47% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+28% | 46.1 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 48 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | March 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #114 | #39 |
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