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 8GB

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 46.2 vs 31.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Radeon RX 6700S

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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45.6% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.4 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

2022

Radeon RX 6700S

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 46.2 vs 31.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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45.6% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 31.4 vs 46.2 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than Radeon RX 6700S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,208 vs 15,061 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution and a 7nm process instead of 8nm. 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 8GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $329 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is about $150 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $479 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6700S is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (80W vs 170W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 6700S make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Yes. Radeon RX 6700S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (80W vs 170W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $479 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 47%.

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 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low	183 FPS	206 FPS
medium	163 FPS	186 FPS
high	140 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	174 FPS
medium	127 FPS	142 FPS
high	108 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	89 FPS
medium	63 FPS	75 FPS
high	42 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low	344 FPS	291 FPS
medium	295 FPS	241 FPS
high	238 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	215 FPS	183 FPS
medium	187 FPS	150 FPS
high	155 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	99 FPS
medium	89 FPS	81 FPS
high	76 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	50 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low	684 FPS	678 FPS
medium	547 FPS	542 FPS
high	456 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	339 FPS
1440p
low	513 FPS	508 FPS
medium	411 FPS	407 FPS
high	342 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	254 FPS
4K
low	342 FPS	339 FPS
medium	274 FPS	271 FPS
high	228 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	169 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Open Radeon RX 6700S

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
1080p
low	545 FPS	451 FPS
medium	478 FPS	385 FPS
high	402 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	333 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	434 FPS	365 FPS
medium	382 FPS	312 FPS
high	305 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	211 FPS
medium	268 FPS	173 FPS
high	228 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and Radeon RX 6700S

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 15,208 points.

Radeon RX 6700S

The Radeon RX 6700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,061 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores 15,208 and the Radeon RX 6700S reaches 15,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6700S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6700S). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700S). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6700S) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
G3D Mark Score	15,208	15,061
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+100%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+78%	7.168 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2000 MHz+13%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 8GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 6700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 240 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700S) — a 7.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6700S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	240 GB/s+7%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6700S). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700S).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 6700S's 80W — a 72% difference. The Radeon RX 6700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6700S
TDP	170W	80W-53%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	89.5	188.3+110%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6700S launched at $479. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB costs 31.3% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 46.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 8GB) vs 31.4 (Radeon RX 6700S) — the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers 47.1% better value.