GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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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 Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 999.3% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+999.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-999.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $289 (vs $250), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 850.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+850.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) | ✅More affordable ($250) |
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 1,546 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 999.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+999% | 1,546 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+155% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+175% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz+8% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+27% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+100% | 1.5 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 Ryzen 3 5300U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 3 5300U has 512 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+2300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+100% | 1.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 51.9% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 100W-41% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+545% | 15.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $289, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U costs 13.5% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 848.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | $250-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | $250-13% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.8+848% | 6.2 |
| Codename | GA106 | Navi 14 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #114 | #336 |
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