GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX 7600
On raw speed the Radeon RX 7600 comes out ahead: well ahead on speed, about 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.
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Radeon RX 7600 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 7600 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 7600 currently lists from $3,490 SEK, $3,362 SEK less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $6,852 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 7600 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 145%. The Radeon RX 7600 still sits about $3,221 SEK above its $269 SEK MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $6,523 SEK above its $329 SEK MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 7600 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (RDNA 3 vs Ampere), 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 7600 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 7600?
The Radeon RX 7600 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 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 7600 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the Radeon RX 7600?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $3,362 SEK over the Radeon RX 7600?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or Radeon RX 7600?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,584✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 32✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112✓ | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,720 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,655 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s | 288 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 170 W | 165 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2021 | May 2023 |
