GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6750 XT is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
$585 CAD
Benchmark %
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+40% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,560)
AMD
Radeon RX 6750 XT
Price
$707 CAD
Benchmark %
26%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+80% Bandwidth (432 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+46% Boost Clock (2,600 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)

Radeon RX 6750 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6750 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The Radeon RX 6750 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 6750 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB starts at $585 CAD against $707 CAD for the Radeon RX 6750 XT. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6750 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 20%. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB still sits about $256 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP. The Radeon RX 6750 XT still sits about $158 CAD above its $549 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB draws just 170W versus 250W for the Radeon RX 6750 XT, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6750 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 6750 XT?

The Radeon RX 6750 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6750 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

The Radeon RX 6750 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 44% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the Radeon RX 6750 XT?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 6750 XT worth the extra $122 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6750 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5842,560
Ray Tracing Cores2840
Tensor / AI Cores112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6750 XT
Base Clock1,320 MHz2,150 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,600 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6750 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s432 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6750 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP170 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Mar 2022