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 noticeably faster than the Radeon RX Vega 64, leading by roughly 14% in our performance index.

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16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+15% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,546 MHz)
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14%
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8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+1500% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 128-bit)
+102% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 240 GB/s)
+14% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 3,584)

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX Vega 64: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX Vega 64

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws just 170W versus 295W for the Radeon RX Vega 64, 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 4 years newer than the Radeon RX Vega 64 (Ampere vs GCN 5.0 (Vega)), 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 Vega 64 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 Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 14%. 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 Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster, roughly 14% 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 Vega 64?

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 Vega 64
ArchitectureAmpereGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeSamsung 8nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5844,096
Ray Tracing Cores28
Tensor / AI Cores112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,320 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,777 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
Memory Bus128-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed15 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth240 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3060 8GBRadeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP170 W295 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2021Aug 2017