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

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 245W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7700 XT across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7700 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅18.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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36.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌44.1% higher power demand at 245W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon RX 7700 XT

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 170W instead of 245W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 242mm instead of 267mm, a 25mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅18.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7700 XT across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7700 XT is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR 3 (2023) instead.
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36.5% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌44.1% higher power demand at 245W vs 170W.
❌10.3% longer card at 267mm vs 242mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7700 XT better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700 XT is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.1% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 33.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 7700 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021, 33.3% more raw performance headroom, 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 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?

Radeon RX 7700 XT is about 36.5% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 18.1% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 33.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3060 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, Radeon RX 7700 XT is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $329 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 7700 XT earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 7700 XT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	149 FPS	176 FPS
medium	131 FPS	155 FPS
high	118 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	119 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	147 FPS
medium	104 FPS	119 FPS
high	92 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	89 FPS
medium	58 FPS	74 FPS
high	39 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	354 FPS	532 FPS
medium	310 FPS	452 FPS
high	249 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	367 FPS
medium	196 FPS	304 FPS
high	160 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	208 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	165 FPS
medium	94 FPS	138 FPS
high	77 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	89 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	765 FPS	892 FPS
medium	612 FPS	723 FPS
high	510 FPS	627 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	691 FPS
medium	432 FPS	555 FPS
high	366 FPS	470 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	480 FPS
medium	298 FPS	388 FPS
high	221 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	255 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
1080p
low	523 FPS	793 FPS
medium	452 FPS	694 FPS
high	383 FPS	624 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	626 FPS
medium	371 FPS	547 FPS
high	298 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	423 FPS
medium	259 FPS	380 FPS
high	225 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	255 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Radeon RX 7700 XT

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 7700 XT

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1435 MHz to 2544 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,654 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon RX 7700 XT's 22,654 — the Radeon RX 7700 XT leads by 33.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 7700 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2544 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 54 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
G3D Mark Score	16,995	22,654+33%
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584+4%	3456
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	35.17 TFLOPS+176%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2544 MHz+43%
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)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 XT 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 7700 XT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — a 20% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s	432 GB/s+20%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 7700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700 XT).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon RX 7700 XT's 245W — a 36.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 55°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon RX 7700 XT
TDP	170W-31%	245W
Recommended PSU	550W-21%	700W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	55°C-27%
Perf/Watt	100.0+8%	92.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700 XT launched at $449. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 26.7% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 50.5 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).