AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

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

AMD

RX 6900 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#31 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.64/100

Lowest price

$889

FPS / $

0.561

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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

$432

FPS / $

0.859

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Our verdict

The RX 6900 XT is on average 36% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $457 cheaper ($432 vs $889).
With 0.859 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 6900 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6900 XT

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+11%

390 FPS

1% low 238

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+40%

285 FPS

1% low 196

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+79%

122 FPS

1% low 90

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+58%

167 FPS

1% low 113

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+50%

120 FPS

1% low 94

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+32%

840 FPS

1% low 366

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+59%

183 FPS

1% low 132

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+57%

140 FPS

1% low 95

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

RX 6900 XT

0.561

RTX 3060 12GB

0.859

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Specifications

	RX 6900 XT	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 2	Ampere
Release date	2020-12	2021-02
Video memory	16 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	512 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	5120	3584
Boost clock	2250 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	300 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$999	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6900 XT

#31 / 71

Popularity score4.9/100

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

$1,741

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Gigabyte GP-P850GM 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $159

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score10/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

134

Average build price

$1,032

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 6900 XT

11 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 6900 XT or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RX 6900 XT is on average 36% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $457 cheaper ($432 vs $889). With 0.859 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6900 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6900 XT or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RX 6900 XT averages 453 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6900 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6900 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Gigabyte GP-P850GM 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

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 6900 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6900 XT is the r7-5700x (7 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 6900 XT cost right now?

The RX 6900 XT is available from $889. We track 11 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $432. We track 21 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. AMD's flagship card excels at 4K and competes with RTX 3090 for the title of best graphics card.

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.