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

✅24.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 43.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $449 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 XT

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 49 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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36.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 5700 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅24.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 43.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 36.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $449 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 49 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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36.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 24.6% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 5% 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, 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $120 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $449 MSRP, and you are getting 24.6% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 43.3%. 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 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 $449 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 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	149 FPS	159 FPS
medium	131 FPS	140 FPS
high	118 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	134 FPS
medium	104 FPS	108 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	81 FPS
medium	58 FPS	69 FPS
high	39 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	49 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	354 FPS	298 FPS
medium	310 FPS	250 FPS
high	249 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	129 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	176 FPS
medium	196 FPS	147 FPS
high	160 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	88 FPS
medium	94 FPS	74 FPS
high	77 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	765 FPS	728 FPS
medium	612 FPS	583 FPS
high	510 FPS	485 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	364 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	546 FPS
medium	432 FPS	437 FPS
high	366 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	364 FPS
medium	298 FPS	291 FPS
high	221 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	182 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
1080p
low	523 FPS	535 FPS
medium	452 FPS	456 FPS
high	383 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	439 FPS
medium	371 FPS	376 FPS
high	298 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	265 FPS
medium	259 FPS	249 FPS
high	225 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	182 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 XT

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 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 16,183 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1905 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
G3D Mark Score	16,995+5%	16,183
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+31%	9.754 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	1905 MHz+7%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT 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 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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 XT 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 XT) — a 24.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the Radeon RX 5700 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
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 (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 5700 XT's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5700 XT
TDP	170W-24%	225W
Recommended PSU	550W-8%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	242mm	272mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+39%	71.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 26.7% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 36.0 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 43.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2019).