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 dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 6400, leading by roughly 167% in our performance index.

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VS
Price
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Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+367% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 768)
+133% RT Cores (28 vs 12)
+100% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 64-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 6400
Price
€10
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+31% Boost Clock (2,321 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX 6400

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 167% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 6400 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6400 draws just 53W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 6400's 4GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6400 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 6400?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 167%. 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 6400?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, roughly 167% 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 6400?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) 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 8GBRadeon RX 6400
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 2
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N6
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,584768
Ray Tracing Cores2812
Tensor / AI Cores112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX 6400
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,923 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz2,321 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX 6400
VRAM Capacity8 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus128-bit64-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s128 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX 6400
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
TDP170 W53 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pinNone
ReleasedFeb 2021Jan 2022