GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6400, leading by roughly 157% 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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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060
Price
$490
Perf Index
18%
Value Score
0.037
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP170W
Price
$378
Perf Index
7%
Value Score
0.019
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP53W

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 6400

The GeForce RTX 3060 is dramatically faster, around 157% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 6400 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 6400 starts at $378 against $490 for the GeForce RTX 3060. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 98%. The Radeon RX 6400 still sits about $219 above its $159 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 still sits about $131 above its $359 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6400 draws just 53W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6400's 4GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6400 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 or Radeon RX 6400?

the GeForce RTX 3060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 6400 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 better than the Radeon RX 6400?

The GeForce RTX 3060 is dramatically faster, roughly 157% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 or the Radeon RX 6400?

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 GeForce RTX 3060 worth the extra $112 over the Radeon RX 6400?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3060 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

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