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

✅55.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.0 vs 33.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $499 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).
❌55.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 225W.

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 225W instead of 350W, a 125W reduction.

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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51.7% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.2 vs 51.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

2022

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

2019

Why buy it

✅55.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 53.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.0 vs 33.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $499 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).
✅Draws 225W instead of 350W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌55.6% higher power demand at 350W vs 225W.

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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51.7% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.2 vs 51.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 55.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 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 12GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, 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 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 $170 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 55.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 53.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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 $499 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 12GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	166 FPS	159 FPS
medium	151 FPS	140 FPS
high	133 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	134 FPS
medium	116 FPS	108 FPS
high	98 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	81 FPS
medium	67 FPS	69 FPS
high	51 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	494 FPS	307 FPS
medium	425 FPS	253 FPS
high	360 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	372 FPS	176 FPS
medium	310 FPS	147 FPS
high	258 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	88 FPS
medium	167 FPS	74 FPS
high	144 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	755 FPS	745 FPS
medium	604 FPS	596 FPS
high	503 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	377 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	566 FPS	559 FPS
medium	453 FPS	447 FPS
high	377 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	283 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	373 FPS
medium	302 FPS	298 FPS
high	252 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	189 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
1080p
low	445 FPS	535 FPS
medium	396 FPS	456 FPS
high	330 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	288 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	366 FPS	439 FPS
medium	328 FPS	376 FPS
high	271 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	265 FPS
medium	217 FPS	249 FPS
high	186 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	182 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1680 MHz to 1980 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,562 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB scores 16,777 and the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary reaches 16,562 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 8,960 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Raw compute: 30.64 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 10.14 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1980 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
G3D Mark Score	16,777+1%	16,562
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	8960+250%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.64 TFLOPS+202%	10.14 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1980 MHz+16%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	280+75%	160
L2 Cache	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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 12GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
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 12GB comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary 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 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — a 24.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
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	6 MB+50%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
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 12GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws 350W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary's 225W — a 43.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
TDP	350W	225W-36%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	270mm
Height	112mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	47.9	73.6+54%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB costs 34.1% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.0 (GeForce RTX 3060 12GB) vs 33.2 (Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary) — the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers 53.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).