GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon 860M

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

✅296.6% more average FPS across 39 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).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

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

Radeon 860M

2025

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 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon 860M

2025

Why buy it

✅296.6% more average FPS across 39 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).
✅500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

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 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌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 860M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 296.6% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 4,838 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon 860M is a 2025 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 251.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 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 296.6% more estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 251.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon 860M is the newer 2025 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 860M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon 860M 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 251.3% higher G3D Mark and 296.6% more estimated average FPS across 39 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 860M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	149 FPS	46 FPS
medium	131 FPS	30 FPS
high	118 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	35 FPS
medium	104 FPS	20 FPS
high	92 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	12 FPS
medium	58 FPS	8 FPS
high	39 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	354 FPS	97 FPS
medium	310 FPS	63 FPS
high	249 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	30 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	63 FPS
medium	196 FPS	32 FPS
high	160 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	25 FPS
medium	94 FPS	14 FPS
high	77 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	765 FPS	218 FPS
medium	612 FPS	174 FPS
high	510 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	163 FPS
medium	432 FPS	131 FPS
high	366 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	109 FPS
medium	298 FPS	87 FPS
high	221 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
1080p
low	523 FPS	182 FPS
medium	452 FPS	145 FPS
high	383 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	121 FPS
medium	371 FPS	99 FPS
high	298 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	72 FPS
medium	259 FPS	59 FPS
high	225 FPS	47 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 860M

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 860M

The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon 860M's 4,838 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 251.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 8 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 512 (Radeon 860M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 3000 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8 (Radeon 860M) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
G3D Mark Score	16,995+251%	4,838
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	8 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3584+600%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+315%	3.072 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	3000 MHz+69%
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	112+250%	32
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+5733%	0.06 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28+250%	8

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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 860M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
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 860M has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1 MB (Radeon 860M) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+500%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB+200%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon 860M's 15W — a 167.6% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon 860M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon 860M
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	322.5+223%