GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 607.5% 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 Vega 11 PRD.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+607.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-607.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| 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 Vega 11 PRD
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 Vega 11 PRD
The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD's 2,402 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 607.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses GCN 5.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1251 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+608% | 2,402 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+409% | 704 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+623% | 1.761 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+42% | 1251 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 112+155% | 44 |
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 Vega 11 PRD relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 11 PRD has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 15W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 160.1+60% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD costs 100+% less ($289 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA106 | Raven |
| Release | January 12 2021 | May 10 2018 |
| Ranking | #114 | #673 |
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