GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out significantly faster — about 20% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Price
€387
Performance
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 1,792)
+61% Bandwidth (360 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
€436
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+40% Boost Clock (2,491 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Radeon RX 6600: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Radeon RX 6600

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the Radeon RX 6600. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently lists from $387 EUR, $49 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6600 at $436 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 35%. The Radeon RX 6600 still sits about $106 EUR above its $330 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 132W against 170W, the Radeon RX 6600 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 6600. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6600 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 12GB or Radeon RX 6600?

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 6600 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than the Radeon RX 6600?

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the Radeon RX 6600?

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 6600 worth the extra $49 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6600
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5841,792
Ray Tracing Cores2828
Tensor / AI Cores112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6600
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,626 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,491 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6600
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth360 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6600
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP170 W132 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Oct 2021