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 9060 XT 8GB comes out marginally faster — about 4% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+188% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,048)
+188% Tensor Cores (184 vs 64)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
€344
Performance
28%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+81% Boost Clock (3,130 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs GeForce RTX 3070

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1440p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB currently lists from $344 EUR, $200 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $544 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 64%.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 220W, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA 4 architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (RDNA 4 vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 3070 or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 3070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 3070?

The Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is marginally faster, roughly 4% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $200 EUR over the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
ArchitectureAmpereRDNA 4
Process NodeSamsung 8nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8882,048
Ray Tracing Cores4632
Tensor / AI Cores18464

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz3,130 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps20 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s322.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP220 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Jun 2025