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

✅+41.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 760.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 6.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon PRO V710

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,000 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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507.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon PRO V710

2024

Why buy it

✅+41.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 760.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 6.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,000 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
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507.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon PRO V710?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 41.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon PRO V710 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2021, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020), and a 5nm 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $1,671 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 41.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 760.9%. Radeon PRO V710 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon PRO V710 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon PRO V710 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 newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $2,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 41.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 760.9%.

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 PRO V710 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	149 FPS	215 FPS
medium	131 FPS	196 FPS
high	118 FPS	170 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	130 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	180 FPS
medium	104 FPS	146 FPS
high	92 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	96 FPS
medium	58 FPS	81 FPS
high	39 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO V710

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	354 FPS	509 FPS
medium	310 FPS	414 FPS
high	249 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	338 FPS
medium	196 FPS	269 FPS
high	160 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	157 FPS
medium	94 FPS	130 FPS
high	77 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	87 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO V710

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	765 FPS	540 FPS
medium	612 FPS	432 FPS
high	510 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	405 FPS
medium	432 FPS	324 FPS
high	366 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	270 FPS
medium	298 FPS	216 FPS
high	221 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	135 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon PRO V710

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
1080p
low	523 FPS	540 FPS
medium	452 FPS	432 FPS
high	383 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	405 FPS
medium	371 FPS	324 FPS
high	298 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	270 FPS
medium	259 FPS	216 FPS
high	225 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	135 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon PRO V710

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 PRO V710

The Radeon PRO V710 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 3 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1900 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 158W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon PRO V710's 12,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 41.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon PRO V710 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,456 (Radeon PRO V710). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 27.65 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO V710). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 54 (Radeon PRO V710) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
G3D Mark Score	16,995+42%	12,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584+4%	3456
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	27.65 TFLOPS+117%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2000 MHz+13%
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	216+93%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+367%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	54+93%

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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 PRO V710 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
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 PRO V710 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon PRO V710) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 PRO V710). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon PRO V710). 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 PRO V710).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
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 PRO V710's 158W — a 7.3% difference. The Radeon PRO V710 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO V710). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon PRO V710
TDP	170W	158W-7%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+32%	75.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO V710 launched at $2000. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 83.5% less ($1671 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 6.0 (Radeon PRO V710) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 761.7% better value. The Radeon PRO V710 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).