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

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7700 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅6.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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36.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 7700

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅6.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 242mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7700 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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36.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7700 better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 6.0% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 30.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. 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 7700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 30.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 12 GB, and 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. 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?

Radeon RX 7700 is about 36.5% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 6.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 30.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 7700 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $329 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7700 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 7700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	149 FPS	210 FPS
medium	131 FPS	192 FPS
high	118 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	192 FPS
medium	104 FPS	160 FPS
high	92 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	125 FPS
medium	58 FPS	104 FPS
high	39 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	75 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	354 FPS	374 FPS
medium	310 FPS	319 FPS
high	249 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	229 FPS
medium	196 FPS	197 FPS
high	160 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	126 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	106 FPS
medium	94 FPS	89 FPS
high	77 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	56 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	765 FPS	838 FPS
medium	612 FPS	684 FPS
high	510 FPS	600 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	498 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	643 FPS
medium	432 FPS	520 FPS
high	366 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	441 FPS
medium	298 FPS	355 FPS
high	221 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	240 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
1080p
low	523 FPS	602 FPS
medium	452 FPS	514 FPS
high	383 FPS	441 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	465 FPS
medium	371 FPS	394 FPS
high	298 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	258 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	291 FPS
medium	259 FPS	268 FPS
high	225 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	189 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 7700

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 7700

The Radeon RX 7700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,146 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 7700's 22,146 — the Radeon RX 7700 leads by 30.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7700 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 32 (Radeon RX 7700) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
G3D Mark Score	16,995	22,146+30%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2600 MHz+46%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	32+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 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 7700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
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)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7700 has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 624 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700) — a 73.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	624 GB/s+73%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
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 7700). 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 7700).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
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 7700's 190W — a 11.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700
TDP	170W-11%	190W
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	240mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	116.6+17%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700 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 49.3 (Radeon RX 7700) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 4.9% better value. The Radeon RX 7700 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).