GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6700 XT comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. But the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the better value, undercutting it by $510 GBP for the performance you get.
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Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6700 XT vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6700 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently lists from $359 GBP, $510 GBP less than the Radeon RX 6700 XT at $869 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~68% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6700 XT still sits about $390 GBP above its $479 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the gentler choice at 170W versus 230W. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 230W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT 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 12GB or Radeon RX 6700 XT?
Choose the Radeon RX 6700 XT if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.