GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, leading by roughly 83% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar β€” $565 CAD cheaper.

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VS
Price
$1,168 CAD
Perf Index
33%
Value Score
0.028
VRAM16GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Price
$603 CAD
Perf Index
18%
Value Score
0.030
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP170W

Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6800 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6800 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $603 CAD against $1,168 CAD for the Radeon RX 6800. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~6% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6800 still sits about $589 CAD above its $579 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB pulls less power (170W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 6800 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt β€” plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 8GB, the Radeon RX 6800 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's 8GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 6800 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Choose the Radeon RX 6800 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6800 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The Radeon RX 6800 is dramatically faster, roughly 83% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6800 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

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 6800 worth the extra $565 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out ahead.

Does the Radeon RX 6800 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.