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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

2022

Why buy it

✅89.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 85.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.0 vs 27.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌169.2% higher power demand at 350W vs 130W.

Radeon PRO W7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 130W instead of 350W, a 220W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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82.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 51.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

2022

Radeon PRO W7600

2023

Why buy it

✅89.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $270 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 85.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.0 vs 27.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 130W instead of 350W, a 220W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌169.2% higher power demand at 350W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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82.1% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 51.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than Radeon PRO W7600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB averages 89.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,777 vs 16,443 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon PRO W7600 is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is about $270 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 89.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 85.8%. Radeon PRO W7600 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (130W vs 350W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon PRO W7600 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7600 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 350W), and staying closer to $599 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently gives you 2.0% higher G3D Mark and 89.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 85.8%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	166 FPS	129 FPS
medium	151 FPS	112 FPS
high	133 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	106 FPS
medium	116 FPS	87 FPS
high	98 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	49 FPS
medium	67 FPS	42 FPS
high	51 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	494 FPS	172 FPS
medium	425 FPS	143 FPS
high	360 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	120 FPS
medium	310 FPS	96 FPS
high	258 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	66 FPS
medium	167 FPS	54 FPS
high	144 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	755 FPS	740 FPS
medium	604 FPS	592 FPS
high	503 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	370 FPS
1440p
low	566 FPS	555 FPS
medium	453 FPS	444 FPS
high	377 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	283 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	370 FPS
medium	302 FPS	296 FPS
high	252 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	185 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	445 FPS	244 FPS
medium	396 FPS	210 FPS
high	330 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	366 FPS	187 FPS
medium	328 FPS	164 FPS
high	271 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	102 FPS
medium	217 FPS	84 FPS
high	186 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and Radeon PRO W7600

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1260 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,777 points. Launch price was $799.

Radeon PRO W7600

The Radeon PRO W7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2440 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,443 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores 16,777 and the Radeon PRO W7600 reaches 16,443 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W7600). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 2440 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
G3D Mark Score	16,777+2%	16,443
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	8960+338%	2048
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	2440 MHz+43%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	280+119%	128

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon PRO W7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W7600 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W7600) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+61%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 350W versus the Radeon PRO W7600's 130W — a 91.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon PRO W7600
TDP	350W	130W-63%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	47.9	126.5+164%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7600 launched at $599. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs 45.1% less ($270 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.0 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 27.5 (Radeon PRO W7600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 85.5% better value. The Radeon PRO W7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).