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

✅19.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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65.3% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌295.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 43W.

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 43W instead of 170W, a 127W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 7400

2025

Why buy it

✅19.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 58.6 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 43W instead of 170W, a 127W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7400 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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65.3% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 58.6 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌295.3% higher power demand at 170W vs 43W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Radeon RX 7400?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 45.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 7400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm 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 about 65.3% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 19.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 45.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7400 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 7400 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Radeon RX 7400 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7400 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 (43W vs 170W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $199 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 45.8% higher G3D Mark and 19.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 7400 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 7400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	149 FPS	163 FPS
medium	131 FPS	145 FPS
high	118 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	137 FPS
medium	104 FPS	111 FPS
high	92 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	82 FPS
medium	58 FPS	69 FPS
high	39 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	354 FPS	337 FPS
medium	310 FPS	281 FPS
high	249 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	166 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	213 FPS
medium	196 FPS	178 FPS
high	160 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	98 FPS
medium	94 FPS	81 FPS
high	77 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	765 FPS	524 FPS
medium	612 FPS	420 FPS
high	510 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	393 FPS
medium	432 FPS	315 FPS
high	366 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	262 FPS
medium	298 FPS	210 FPS
high	221 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	131 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
1080p
low	523 FPS	508 FPS
medium	452 FPS	420 FPS
high	383 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	262 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	393 FPS
medium	371 FPS	315 FPS
high	298 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	262 FPS
medium	259 FPS	210 FPS
high	225 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	131 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 7400

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 7400

The Radeon RX 7400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,654 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 7400's 11,654 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 45.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7400 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7400). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7400). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2300 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7400) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
G3D Mark Score	16,995+46%	11,654
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+100%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	16.49 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2300 MHz+29%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+600%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	28	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7400 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 7400 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 7400 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon RX 7400) — a 181.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7400) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+181%	128 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
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 RX 7400). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7400). 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 RX 7400).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
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 RX 7400's 43W — a 119.2% difference. The Radeon RX 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 450W (Radeon RX 7400). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7400
TDP	170W	43W-75%
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	271.0+171%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7400 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 7400 costs 39.5% less ($130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 58.6 (Radeon RX 7400) — the Radeon RX 7400 offers 13.3% better value. The Radeon RX 7400 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).