GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and Radeon RX 6800.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6800 comes out dramatically faster — about 72% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
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Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, around 72% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 250W. The Radeon RX 6800 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 6800 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6800 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or Radeon RX 6800?
The Radeon RX 6800 is the faster card by about 72%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 6800 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the Radeon RX 6800?
Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,584 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 60✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,700 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,105 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 360 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 6800 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Nov 2020 |
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