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

✅30.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $379 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

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 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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15.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅30.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 37.7 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $379 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

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 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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15.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 37.7 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 5700?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 30.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 18.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2019, 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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2019, 18.9% 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 + limited Frame Generation. 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 $50 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $379 MSRP, and you are getting 30.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 18.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 36.9%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 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 $379 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 RX 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	149 FPS	149 FPS
medium	131 FPS	132 FPS
high	118 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	129 FPS
medium	104 FPS	105 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	76 FPS
medium	58 FPS	64 FPS
high	39 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	354 FPS	262 FPS
medium	310 FPS	220 FPS
high	249 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	159 FPS
medium	196 FPS	133 FPS
high	160 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	87 FPS
medium	94 FPS	73 FPS
high	77 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	765 FPS	643 FPS
medium	612 FPS	515 FPS
high	510 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	482 FPS
medium	432 FPS	386 FPS
high	366 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	322 FPS
medium	298 FPS	257 FPS
high	221 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	523 FPS	427 FPS
medium	452 FPS	358 FPS
high	383 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	357 FPS
medium	371 FPS	302 FPS
high	298 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	193 FPS
medium	259 FPS	155 FPS
high	225 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	115 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 5700

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 RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 5700's 14,296 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 18.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	16,995+19%	14,296
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+60%	7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+3%	1725 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5700 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 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 24.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	448 GB/s+24%
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 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5700's 180W — a 5.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	170W-6%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	270mm
Height	112mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+26%	79.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 13.2% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 37.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).