GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX Vega M GH
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 159.5% 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 M GH.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+159.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-159.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 M GH
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 M GH
The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 6,548 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 159.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1190 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+160% | 6,548 |
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+133% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+248% | 3.656 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+49% | 1190 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 112+17% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+821% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
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 M GH relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M GH 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 204.8 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — a 75.8% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+76% | 204.8 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 1024-bit+433% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 100W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 242mm | 1mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+53% | 65.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega M GH 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 M GH) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | GA106 | Polaris 22 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | February 1 2018 |
| Ranking | #114 | #373 |
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