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