GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and Radeon RX Vega 64.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX Vega 64, leading by roughly 14% 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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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 $105,173 JPY against $140,442 JPY 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 53%. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $104,844 JPY above its $329 JPY MSRP. The Radeon RX Vega 64 still sits about $139,943 JPY above its $499 JPY 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 — 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 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 worth the extra $35,269 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
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 |