GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€387
Performance
18%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+40% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,560)
AMD
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Price
€447
Performance
24%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+45% Boost Clock (2,581 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)
+43% Ray Accelerators (40 vs 28)
+7% Bandwidth (384 GB/s vs 360 GB/s)

Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently lists from $387 EUR, $60 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6700 XT at $447 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 6700 XT wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is trading below its $479 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 170W against 230W, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 6700 XT?

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6700 XT better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

The Radeon RX 6700 XT is significantly faster, roughly 33% 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 6700 XT?

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 6700 XT worth the extra $60 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 6700 XT delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5842,560
Ray Tracing Cores2840
Tensor / AI Cores112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
Base Clock1,320 MHz2,321 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,581 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
VRAM Capacity12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth360 GB/s384 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6700 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP170 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Mar 2021