GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster than the Radeon RX Vega 64, leading by roughly 20% 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
$650 CAD
Perf Index
15%
Value Score
0.023
VRAM8GB HBM2
Thermal TDP295W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Price
$603 CAD
Perf Index
18%
Value Score
0.030
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP170W

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX Vega 64: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX Vega 64

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $603 CAD against $650 CAD for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 29%. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $151 CAD above its $499 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws just 170W versus 295W for the Radeon RX Vega 64, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 4 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 64 (Ampere vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX Vega 64 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 Vega 64 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX Vega 64 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $47 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.