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

✅+44.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 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.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 5600

2020

Why buy it

✅+44.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,753 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 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.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 5600?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. 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, 44.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 about 43.7% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 44.6% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 0.6% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 5600 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5600 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $229 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 RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	149 FPS	80 FPS
medium	131 FPS	70 FPS
high	118 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	72 FPS
medium	104 FPS	63 FPS
high	92 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	27 FPS
medium	58 FPS	25 FPS
high	39 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	354 FPS	223 FPS
medium	310 FPS	188 FPS
high	249 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	149 FPS
medium	196 FPS	122 FPS
high	160 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	80 FPS
medium	94 FPS	65 FPS
high	77 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	765 FPS	529 FPS
medium	612 FPS	423 FPS
high	510 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	264 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	397 FPS
medium	432 FPS	317 FPS
high	366 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	198 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	264 FPS
medium	298 FPS	212 FPS
high	221 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	132 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
1080p
low	523 FPS	289 FPS
medium	452 FPS	247 FPS
high	383 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	216 FPS
medium	371 FPS	195 FPS
high	298 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	122 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	120 FPS
medium	259 FPS	102 FPS
high	225 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	65 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 5600

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 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 5600's 11,753 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 44.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score	16,995+45%	11,753
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+119%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+40%	1265 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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 5600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 5600 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 25% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+25%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 2.0
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 RX 5600's 150W — a 12.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 5600
TDP	170W	150W-12%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+28%	78.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 30.4% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 51.3 (Radeon RX 5600) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 0.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).