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

✅+29.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 175.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $699 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

❌41.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 120W.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 170W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,113 vs 16,995).
❌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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112.5% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅+29.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 175.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $699 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 120W instead of 170W, a 50W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌41.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (13,113 vs 16,995).
❌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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112.5% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon PRO W6600X?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 29.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

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 29.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 $370 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 29.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 175.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon PRO W6600X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600X is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $699 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 PRO W6600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	149 FPS	167 FPS
medium	131 FPS	148 FPS
high	118 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	140 FPS
medium	104 FPS	113 FPS
high	92 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	84 FPS
medium	58 FPS	71 FPS
high	39 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	50 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	354 FPS	356 FPS
medium	310 FPS	291 FPS
high	249 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	215 FPS
medium	196 FPS	179 FPS
high	160 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	105 FPS
medium	94 FPS	87 FPS
high	77 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	765 FPS	590 FPS
medium	612 FPS	472 FPS
high	510 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	443 FPS
medium	432 FPS	354 FPS
high	366 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	295 FPS
medium	298 FPS	236 FPS
high	221 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
1080p
low	523 FPS	590 FPS
medium	452 FPS	472 FPS
high	383 FPS	393 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	443 FPS
medium	371 FPS	354 FPS
high	298 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	293 FPS
medium	259 FPS	236 FPS
high	225 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	148 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO W6600X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon PRO W6600X

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 PRO W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 29.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2479 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32 (Radeon PRO W6600X) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score	16,995+30%	13,113
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+26%	10.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2479 MHz+40%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	32+14%

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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 PRO W6600X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 PRO W6600X has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
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%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
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) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 3.0
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 PRO W6600X's 120W — a 34.5% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP	170W	120W-29%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	109.3+9%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 52.9% less ($370 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 175% better value.