AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

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

AMD

RX 6600 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#16 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.22/100

Lowest price

$345

FPS / $

1.128

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#14 / 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

$457

FPS / $

0.812

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Our verdict

The RX 6600 XT is on average 8% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6600 XT is currently $112 cheaper ($345 vs $457).
With 1.128 FPS/$, the RX 6600 XT 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 XT

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+3%

363 FPS

1% low 212

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+10%

224 FPS

1% low 152

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+13%

77 FPS

1% low 56

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+7%

113 FPS

1% low 81

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+5%

84 FPS

1% low 61

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+6%

672 FPS

1% low 295

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+11%

128 FPS

1% low 94

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+7%

95 FPS

1% low 68

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

RX 6600 XT

1.128

RTX 3060 12GB

0.812

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Specifications

	RX 6600 XT	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2021-08	2021-02
Video memory	8 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	256 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3584
Boost clock	2589 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$379	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600 XT

#16 / 71

Popularity score7.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,137

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Pc leboncoin 500

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RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score11.7/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

136

Average build price

$1,035

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RX 6600 XT

12 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

21 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

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

The RX 6600 XT is on average 8% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 XT is currently $112 cheaper ($345 vs $457). With 1.128 FPS/$, the RX 6600 XT 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 XT or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 359 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6600 XT?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 6600 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASRock Challenger 650W 80 Plus Gold 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 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6600 XT is the r5-5600 (4 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 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from $345. We track 12 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $457. We track 21 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers superior mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p gaming, it excels at 1080p and supports AMD FidelityFX and ray tracing technologies.

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.