AMD Radeon RX 6600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6600

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#30 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.18/100

Lowest price

446€

FPS / €

0.83

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#15 / 71▲

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

346€

FPS / €

1.072

See the cheapest model See all 19 models

Our verdict

The RX 6600 and the RTX 3060 12GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (340 FPS vs 332 FPS on average).
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently 100€ cheaper (346€ vs 446€).
With 1.072 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6600

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

359 FPS

1% low 209

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+7%

217 FPS

1% low 149

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+3%

70 FPS

1% low 56

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+1%

107 FPS

1% low 77

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+3%

78 FPS

1% low 61

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+1%

642 FPS

1% low 290

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+10%

126 FPS

1% low 94

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+1%

90 FPS

1% low 65

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

RX 6600

0.83

RTX 3060 12GB

1.072

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Specifications

	RX 6600	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2021-10	2021-02
Video memory	8 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	224 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	1792	3584
Boost clock	2491 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	132 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	450 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$329	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600

#30 / 71

Popularity score3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

811€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#15 / 71

Popularity score6.8/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

131

Average build price

1,024€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RX 6600

3 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

19 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RX 6600 and the RTX 3060 12GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (340 FPS vs 332 FPS on average). The RTX 3060 12GB is currently 100€ cheaper (346€ vs 446€). With 1.072 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 12GB packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 averages 340 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6600?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the RX 6600. 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 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. 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 6600?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6600 is the r5-5500 (29 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (22 builds).

How much does the RX 6600 cost right now?

The RX 6600 is available from 446€. We track 3 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 346€. We track 19 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6600

The AMD Radeon RX 6600, equipped with RDNA 2 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and FidelityFX for optimized graphics.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

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.