Results: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + GeForce RTX 3060
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
Prices checked:
Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D: from £575.77 at GamingKit, 3 listings up to £636.99. Lowest in the last 30 days: £558.99.
- GeForce RTX 3060: from £252.10 at GamingKit. Lowest in the last 30 days: £247.13.
The pair together: from £827.87.
What a frame costs in the UK
The pair price at UK shops divided by the frames it gives at 1440p on high settings. Lower is better value.
| Game | FPS at 1440p | Cost per frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 105 FPS | £7.88 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 175 FPS | £4.73 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55 FPS | £15.05 |
| Valorant | 240 FPS | £3.45 |
| COD: Warzone | 95 FPS | £8.71 |
| Battlefield 6 | 70 FPS | £11.83 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 100 FPS | £8.28 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 140 FPS | £5.91 |
| Marvel Rivals | 45 FPS | £18.40 |
| GTA V | 45 FPS | £18.40 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 65 FPS | £12.74 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 55 FPS | £15.05 |
| Rust | 55 FPS | £15.05 |
| Minecraft | 380 FPS | £2.18 |
The same frame rate for less, in UK stock now
No cheaper graphics card in UK stock holds this frame rate with this processor today.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 340 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.09 an hour of play, or about £65 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 145 FPS | 105 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 240 FPS | 175 FPS | 110 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 80 FPS | 55 FPS | 35 FPS |
| Valorant | 330 FPS | 240 FPS | 150 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 125 FPS | 95 FPS | 55 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 95 FPS | 70 FPS | 45 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 140 FPS | 100 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 195 FPS | 140 FPS | 85 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 60 FPS | 45 FPS | 25 FPS |
| GTA V | 60 FPS | 45 FPS | 25 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 90 FPS | 65 FPS | 40 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 70 FPS | 55 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Rust | 70 FPS | 55 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Minecraft | 520 FPS | 380 FPS | 235 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 518 W · Recommended: 650 W
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Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS