GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6700 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently lists from $572 CAD, $189 CAD less than the Radeon RX 6700 XT at $761 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB still sits about $243 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $282 CAD above its $479 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 230W. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 230W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 6700 XT?
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB if you find it at a steep discount.