AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#35 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

$208

FPS / €

1.466

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Nvidia

RTX 3060

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#23 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

$330

FPS / €

1.061

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Our verdict

The RTX 3060 is on average 14% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $122 cheaper ($208 vs $330).
With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6500 XT

RTX 3060

Counter-Strike 2

+6%

314 FPS

1% low 188

332 FPS

1% low 193

Apex Legends

+21%

154 FPS

1% low 110

186 FPS

1% low 134

Grand Theft Auto V

+36%

44 FPS

1% low 33

60 FPS

1% low 44

Red Dead Redemption 2

+36%

78 FPS

1% low 59

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+73%

26 FPS

1% low 20

45 FPS

1% low 35

Rocket League

+9%

560 FPS

1% low 230

611 FPS

1% low 258

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+47%

57 FPS

1% low 44

84 FPS

1% low 64

Crimson Desert

+35%

66 FPS

1% low 50

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6500 XT

1.466

RTX 3060

1.061

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	RTX 3060
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2022-01	2021-02
Video memory	4 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	1024	3584
Boost clock	2815 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$199	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#35 / 69

Popularity score1.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$705

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3060

#23 / 69

Popularity score3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

116

Average build price

$955

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

09/04/26

3060

r5-5500

20/04/26

Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING OC V2 Graphics Card - 12GB GDDR6, 192-bit, PCI-E 4.0, 1837MHz Core Clock, RGB, 2x DP 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, NVIDIA Ampere - GV-N3060GAMING OC-8GD

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,7GHz 6+4 Kerne 20MB Cache Sockel 1700 (Boxed o. Lüfter)

Configuration Actuelle

i5-12600kf

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6500 XT

20 models tracked

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RTX 3060

57 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the RTX 3060?

The RTX 3060 is on average 14% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $122 cheaper ($208 vs $330). With 1.466 FPS per euro, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or RTX 3060?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 278 FPS versus 316 FPS for the RTX 3060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (13 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 is the r5-5500 (14 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 20 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 cost right now?

The RTX 3060 is available from $330. We track 57 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.