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

✅+15.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1651.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 400W, a 230W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅22.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,742 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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1419.5% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌135.3% higher power demand at 400W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

2021

Why buy it

✅+15.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $4,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1651.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $4,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 400W, a 230W reduction.

Why buy it

✅22.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (64 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 64 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,742 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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1419.5% HIGHER MSRP
$4,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($4,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
❌135.3% higher power demand at 400W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Pro W6800X Duo?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

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 15.3% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $4,670 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $4,999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 15.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1651.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W6800X Duo still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W6800X Duo 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 $4,999 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 W6800X Duo Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	149 FPS	221 FPS
medium	131 FPS	203 FPS
high	118 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	200 FPS
medium	104 FPS	167 FPS
high	92 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	135 FPS
medium	58 FPS	114 FPS
high	39 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	83 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	354 FPS	553 FPS
medium	310 FPS	463 FPS
high	249 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	328 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	376 FPS
medium	196 FPS	311 FPS
high	160 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	210 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	159 FPS
medium	94 FPS	138 FPS
high	77 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	93 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	765 FPS	663 FPS
medium	612 FPS	531 FPS
high	510 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	498 FPS
medium	432 FPS	398 FPS
high	366 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	332 FPS
medium	298 FPS	265 FPS
high	221 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	166 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
1080p
low	523 FPS	646 FPS
medium	452 FPS	531 FPS
high	383 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	332 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	498 FPS
medium	371 FPS	398 FPS
high	298 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	249 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	332 FPS
medium	259 FPS	265 FPS
high	225 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	166 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

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 W6800X Duo

The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 1967 MHz. It has 3840 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 400W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 ×2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,742 points. Launch price was $4,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 14,742 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 15.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 15.11 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1967 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 60 ×2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
G3D Mark Score	16,995+15%	14,742
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840 ×2+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS ×2+19%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1967 MHz+11%
ROPs	48	96 ×2+100%
TMUs	112	240 ×2+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+367%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	60 ×2+114%

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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 W6800X Duo relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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 W6800X Duo has 64 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X Duo offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	64 GB+433%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	576 GB/s+60%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 8.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	8+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 3.0 (2x) (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0 (2x). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 3.0 (2x)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo's 400W — a 80.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
TDP	170W-57%	400W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+171%	36.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W6800X Duo launched at $4999. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 93.4% less ($4670 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro W6800X Duo) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 1682.8% better value.