AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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

AMD

RX 6650 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#57 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.23/100

Lowest price

$540

FPS / €

0.683

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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 RX 6650 XT is on average 7% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 is currently $210 cheaper ($330 vs $540).
With 1.061 FPS per euro, the RTX 3060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 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 6650 XT

RTX 3060

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

330 FPS

1% low 205

332 FPS

1% low 193

Apex Legends

+13%

211 FPS

1% low 142

186 FPS

1% low 134

Grand Theft Auto V

+10%

66 FPS

1% low 50

60 FPS

1% low 44

Red Dead Redemption 2

+5%

111 FPS

1% low 84

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+13%

51 FPS

1% low 39

45 FPS

1% low 35

Rocket League

+2%

625 FPS

1% low 264

611 FPS

1% low 258

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%

99 FPS

1% low 72

84 FPS

1% low 64

Crimson Desert

+6%

94 FPS

1% low 71

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

RX 6650 XT

0.683

RTX 3060

1.061

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Specifications

	RX 6650 XT	RTX 3060
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2022-05	2021-02
Video memory	8 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	280 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3584
Boost clock	2635 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	176 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$399	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6650 XT

#57 / 69

Popularity score0.8/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$731

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

PC 1

Unnamed build

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

All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 6650 XT

14 models tracked

Sapphire 11319-07-20G Pulse AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT Gaming Graphics Card with 8GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA 2$540

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RTX 3060

57 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6650 XT or the RTX 3060?

The RX 6650 XT is on average 7% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 is currently $210 cheaper ($330 vs $540). With 1.061 FPS per euro, the RTX 3060 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 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 6650 XT or RTX 3060?

At 1440p, the RX 6650 XT averages 337 FPS versus 316 FPS for the RTX 3060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6650 XT?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 6650 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 6650 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6650 XT is the r5-5600 (30 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 6650 XT cost right now?

The RX 6650 XT is available from $540. We track 14 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 6650 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT, an improved version of the 6600 XT, offers optimized mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1440p gaming, it benefits from higher clock speeds for better performance.

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.