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

✅1.0% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,570 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 639.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Vega 20 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
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477.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅1.0% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,570 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 639.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Vega 20 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
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477.2% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon Pro VII?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.0% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 28.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2020, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, 28.1% more raw performance headroom, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. 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 $1,570 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $1,899 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 28.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 639.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro VII still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro VII 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 $1,899 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	149 FPS	199 FPS
medium	131 FPS	184 FPS
high	118 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	185 FPS
medium	104 FPS	154 FPS
high	92 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	118 FPS
medium	58 FPS	99 FPS
high	39 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	354 FPS	340 FPS
medium	310 FPS	298 FPS
high	249 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	215 FPS
medium	196 FPS	185 FPS
high	160 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	102 FPS
medium	94 FPS	86 FPS
high	77 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	765 FPS	597 FPS
medium	612 FPS	478 FPS
high	510 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	448 FPS
medium	432 FPS	358 FPS
high	366 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	298 FPS
medium	298 FPS	239 FPS
high	221 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	523 FPS	525 FPS
medium	452 FPS	452 FPS
high	383 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	426 FPS
medium	371 FPS	358 FPS
high	298 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	263 FPS
medium	259 FPS	239 FPS
high	225 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	149 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon Pro VII

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 VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro VII's 13,264 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 28.1%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
G3D Mark Score	16,995+28%	13,264
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 5.1
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	13.06 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+5%	1700 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+272%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 33.3% 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 4 MB (Radeon Pro VII) — the Radeon Pro VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	UVD 7.2
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro VII's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro VII
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	305mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+88%	53.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 82.7% less ($1570 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.0 (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 638.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).