GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster than the Radeon RX 5700, leading by roughly 7% in our performance index.

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VS
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+56% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,304)
+3% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 5700
Price
€426
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+87% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX 5700

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws just 170W versus 180W for the Radeon RX 5700, 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 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700 (Ampere vs RDNA), 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 5700 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 5700?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the Radeon RX 5700?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster, roughly 7% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the Radeon RX 5700?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX 5700
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N7
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5842,304
Ray Tracing Cores28
Tensor / AI Cores112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX 5700
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,465 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX 5700
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP170 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Jul 2019