GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon TM

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

✅152.0% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅152.0% more average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 170W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1033.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon TM?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 152.0% more FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 5,564 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon TM is a 2024 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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 205.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 152.0% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data and 205.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon TM is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon TM make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon TM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 170W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 205.4% higher G3D Mark and 152.0% more estimated average FPS across 42 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
1080p
low	149 FPS	93 FPS
medium	131 FPS	78 FPS
high	118 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	80 FPS
medium	104 FPS	68 FPS
high	92 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	30 FPS
medium	58 FPS	28 FPS
high	39 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
1080p
low	354 FPS	126 FPS
medium	310 FPS	88 FPS
high	249 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	90 FPS
medium	196 FPS	60 FPS
high	160 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	38 FPS
medium	94 FPS	28 FPS
high	77 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
1080p
low	765 FPS	250 FPS
medium	612 FPS	200 FPS
high	510 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	188 FPS
medium	432 FPS	150 FPS
high	366 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	125 FPS
medium	298 FPS	100 FPS
high	221 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
1080p
low	523 FPS	172 FPS
medium	452 FPS	135 FPS
high	383 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	118 FPS
medium	371 FPS	96 FPS
high	298 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	71 FPS
medium	259 FPS	56 FPS
high	225 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon TM

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 TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon TM's 5,564 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 205.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2900 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16 (Radeon TM) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	16,995+205%	5,564
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584+250%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+115%	5.939 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2900 MHz+63%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+1300%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+75%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 TM relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 TM has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon TM) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon TM
TDP	170W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	100.0	370.9+271%