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

2021

Why buy it

✅60.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $471 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 22.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌209.1% higher power demand at 170W vs 55W.

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 170W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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143.2% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon 8060S

2025

Why buy it

✅60.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $471 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 22.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 55W instead of 170W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌209.1% higher power demand at 170W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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143.2% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon 8060S?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 60.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 5.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $471 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 60.7% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (16,995 vs 17,989). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 129.7%. Radeon 8060S is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (55W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 8060S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon 8060S 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 (55W vs 170W), and staying closer to $800 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (16,995 vs 17,989) and 60.7% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 129.7%.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon 8060S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	149 FPS	127 FPS
medium	131 FPS	117 FPS
high	118 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	108 FPS
medium	104 FPS	93 FPS
high	92 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	59 FPS
medium	58 FPS	52 FPS
high	39 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	354 FPS	334 FPS
medium	310 FPS	270 FPS
high	249 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	230 FPS
medium	196 FPS	185 FPS
high	160 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	94 FPS
medium	94 FPS	78 FPS
high	77 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	765 FPS	469 FPS
medium	612 FPS	401 FPS
high	510 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	282 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	342 FPS
medium	432 FPS	293 FPS
high	366 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	223 FPS
medium	298 FPS	184 FPS
high	221 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	112 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
1080p
low	523 FPS	308 FPS
medium	452 FPS	240 FPS
high	383 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	234 FPS
medium	371 FPS	189 FPS
high	298 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	136 FPS
medium	259 FPS	117 FPS
high	225 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon 8060S

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 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon 8060S's 17,989 — the Radeon 8060S leads by 5.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 40 (Radeon 8060S) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
G3D Mark Score	16,995	17,989+6%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2900 MHz+63%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	40+43%

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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 8060S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S 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 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 40.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+41%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 4.5
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 4.5
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 102.2% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 8060S
TDP	170W	55W-68%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	327.1+227%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 58.9% less ($471 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 129.8% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).