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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060279% better
28,37527% of 104,598
Radeon 740M
7,4907% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3060 has 279% better performance than the Radeon 740M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060
86.2553% of 161.45
Radeon 740M
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3060 has 53% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2021 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3060 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,875 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 360 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3060 includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,320 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,777 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 112 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 28 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 3060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 3060 has the 83rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 28,375 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.25. This is the 29th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon 740M GPU
The AMD Radeon 740M is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the RDNA 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Phoenix) and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 740M includes 256 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 800 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,500 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 4 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q1 2021 | Q1 2023 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $329 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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God of War Ragnarök
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Senua's Saga Hellblade 2
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
God of War Ragnarök | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 20 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 14 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 12 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 11 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 orRadeon 740M
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 780M | 19.1 | +82% |
| Radeon 740M | 10.5 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 orRadeon 740M
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce RTX 3060279% better
28,37527% of 104,598
Radeon 740M
7,4907% of 104,598
The GeForce RTX 3060 has 279% better performance than the Radeon 740M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
GeForce RTX 3060's 28,375 performance score ranks it 83rd among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3060
86.2553% of 161.45
Radeon 740M
No data available
The GeForce RTX 3060 has 132% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce RTX 3060's 86.25 performance per dollar ranks it 29th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | +3% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 29,086 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,375 | |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 27,503 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 27,162.5 | -4% |
| Radeon RX Vega M GL | 9,862 | -65% |
| Radeon 760M | 9,603 | -66% |
| Radeon 740M | 7,490 | -74% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 6,518 | -77% |
| Radeon RX Vega 11 | 5,483 | -81% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 3060 orRadeon 740M
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6800 | 95.14 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 95.09 | +10% |
| Radeon RX 5700 | 90.17 | +5% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 89.78 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 86.4 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 86.25 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 86.18 | -0% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 83.07 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 82.05 | -5% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 8,559 (+403.77%) | 1,699 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 8,721 (+356.84%) | 1,909 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 120,745 (+297.79%) | 30,354 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 21,379 (+316.34%) | 5,135 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 96,914 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 25,149 (+218.66%) | 7,892 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 246.6 (+52.98%) | 161.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 17,001 (+433.95%) | 3,184 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 963 (+19.48%) | 806 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA106 | Phoenix |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 4 nm |
| Transistors | 12,000 million | 25,390 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | System Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 Gb/s | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | 1,875 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | System Shared |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 170 W | 15 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 12-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 256 |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 4 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 28 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 112 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 8 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 4 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,320 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,777 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 85.3 GPixel/s | 20 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 199 GTexel/s | 40 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 12.74 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 199 GFLOPS | 160 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.