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 $1,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 244% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅36.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅150% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 112).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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507.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,670 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 244% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Why buy it

✅36.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅150% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (280 vs 112).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (112 vs 280), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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507.6% HIGHER MSRP
$1,999 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($1,999 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition better than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 36.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 76.6% higher PassMark G3D performance, 280 vs 112 Tensor cores, and 24 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2021, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, 76.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 12 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. 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?

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is about 507.6% more expensive on MSRP at $1,999 MSRP versus $329 MSRP, and you are getting 36.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 76.6% 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, RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition 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, RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition 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

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	149 FPS	171 FPS
medium	131 FPS	153 FPS
high	118 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	151 FPS
medium	104 FPS	129 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	75 FPS
medium	58 FPS	64 FPS
high	39 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	354 FPS	288 FPS
medium	310 FPS	231 FPS
high	249 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	155 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	223 FPS
medium	196 FPS	171 FPS
high	160 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	125 FPS
medium	94 FPS	100 FPS
high	77 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	765 FPS	777 FPS
medium	612 FPS	644 FPS
high	510 FPS	549 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	571 FPS
medium	432 FPS	475 FPS
high	366 FPS	401 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	341 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	407 FPS
medium	298 FPS	336 FPS
high	221 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	217 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
1080p
low	523 FPS	292 FPS
medium	452 FPS	252 FPS
high	383 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	184 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	230 FPS
medium	371 FPS	201 FPS
high	298 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	141 FPS
medium	259 FPS	119 FPS
high	225 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	80 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

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.

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 577 MHz to 1432 MHz. It has 8960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 70 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,020 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 30,020 — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition leads by 76.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8,960 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 25.66 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1432 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 70 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) with 112 Tensor cores vs 280.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
G3D Mark Score	16,995	30,020+77%
Architecture	Ampere	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584	8960+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS	25.66 TFLOPS+101%
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+24%	1432 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	280+150%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB	8.8 MB+151%
L2 Cache	3 MB	48 MB+1500%
Ray Tracing Cores	28	70+150%
Tensor Cores	112	280+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3060 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has 24 GB. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition offers 100% 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 48 MB (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	48 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 9th Gen (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 6th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 9th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC 6th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition's 70W — a 83.3% difference. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 650W (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 72°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition
TDP	170W	70W-59%
Recommended PSU	550W-15%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	167mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	72°C-4%
Perf/Watt	100.0	428.9+329%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition launched at $1999. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 83.5% less ($1670 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 15.0 (RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 244.7% better value. The RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).