GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Popular choices:

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AMD

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

2023Core: 2321 MHzBoost: 2581 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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

  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Draws 170W instead of 250W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (16,995 vs 20,096).
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 13.8% HIGHER MSRP
    $329 MSRPvs$289 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 69.5 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

2023

Why buy it

  • +18.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $40 less on MSRP ($289 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
  • Delivers 34.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 69.5 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($289 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
  • 47.1% higher power demand at 250W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB better than GeForce RTX 3060?
Yes. Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 18.2% more raw performance headroom, 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?
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is about $40 cheaper on MSRP at $289 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 18.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 34.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 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 $329 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 6750 GRE 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low149 FPS220 FPS
medium131 FPS201 FPS
high118 FPS181 FPS
ultra99 FPS139 FPS
1440p
low126 FPS180 FPS
medium104 FPS147 FPS
high92 FPS133 FPS
ultra80 FPS108 FPS
4K
low67 FPS93 FPS
medium58 FPS78 FPS
high39 FPS64 FPS
ultra32 FPS55 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low354 FPS481 FPS
medium310 FPS406 FPS
high249 FPS328 FPS
ultra195 FPS277 FPS
1440p
low222 FPS295 FPS
medium196 FPS239 FPS
high160 FPS199 FPS
ultra128 FPS168 FPS
4K
low110 FPS128 FPS
medium94 FPS107 FPS
high77 FPS86 FPS
ultra60 FPS66 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low765 FPS867 FPS
medium612 FPS705 FPS
high510 FPS603 FPS
ultra382 FPS452 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS663 FPS
medium432 FPS532 FPS
high366 FPS452 FPS
ultra287 FPS339 FPS
4K
low367 FPS452 FPS
medium298 FPS362 FPS
high221 FPS301 FPS
ultra176 FPS226 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
1080p
low523 FPS768 FPS
medium452 FPS642 FPS
high383 FPS532 FPS
ultra319 FPS445 FPS
1440p
low428 FPS579 FPS
medium371 FPS487 FPS
high298 FPS392 FPS
ultra245 FPS328 FPS
4K
low279 FPS346 FPS
medium259 FPS308 FPS
high225 FPS275 FPS
ultra186 FPS224 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 17 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,096 points. Launch price was $334.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB's 20,096 — the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB leads by 18.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB uses RDNA 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB) with 112 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
G3D Mark Score
16,995
20,096+18%
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3584+40%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS
13.21 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock
1777 MHz
2581 MHz+45%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
112
160+43%
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+600%
0.5 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
28
40+43%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB 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 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 6750 GRE 12GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
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 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB) — a 6.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
12 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
360 GB/s
384 GB/s+7%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
VCN 4.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
VCN 4.0
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
TDP
170W-32%
250W
Recommended PSU
550W-8%
600W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
242mm
240mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.0+24%
80.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB launched at $289. The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB costs 12.2% less ($40 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 69.5 (Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB) — the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB offers 34.4% better value. The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP
$329
$289-12%
Performance per Dollar
51.7
69.5+34%
Codename
GA106
Navi 22
Release
January 12 2021
October 17 2023
Ranking
#114
#75