GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX Vega 64
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is out front, noticeably faster, roughly 14% up on the Radeon RX Vega 64. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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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 noticeably faster, around 14% 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 $409 EUR against $1,054 EUR 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 195%. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $80 EUR above its $329 EUR MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $555 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB sips power at 170W next to the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. 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 GeForce RTX 3060 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 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 8GB or Radeon RX Vega 64?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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 Vega 64 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,584 | 4,096✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz✓ | 1,546 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 170 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Aug 2017 |