AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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

AMD

RX 7600

RDNA 3 · 8 GB GDDR6

#14 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7600
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.26/100

Lowest price

$280

FPS / €

1.35

Nvidia

RTX 3060

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#23 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
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

Our verdict

  • The RX 7600 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 7600 is currently $50 cheaper ($280 vs $330).
  • With 1.35 FPS per euro, the RX 7600 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 7600
RTX 3060
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+4%
346 FPS
1% low 194
332 FPS
1% low 193
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+13%
210 FPS
1% low 143
186 FPS
1% low 134
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+13%
68 FPS
1% low 52
60 FPS
1% low 44
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+13%
120 FPS
1% low 83
106 FPS
1% low 77
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+20%
54 FPS
1% low 40
45 FPS
1% low 35
Rocket League

Rocket League

+9%
663 FPS
1% low 275
611 FPS
1% low 258
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+24%
104 FPS
1% low 74
84 FPS
1% low 64
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+13%
101 FPS
1% low 70
89 FPS
1% low 65

FPS / €

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

RX 7600
1.35
RTX 3060
1.061

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Specifications

RX 7600 RTX 3060
ArchitectureRDNA 3 Ampere
Release date2023-05 2021-02
Video memory8 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth288 GB/s 360 GB/s
Shading units2048 3584
Boost clock2655 MHz 1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)165 W 170 W
Recommended PSU550 W 550 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$269 $329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7600

#14 / 69
Popularity score8.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

354

Average build price

$771

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7600 or the RTX 3060?

The RX 7600 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 7600 is currently $50 cheaper ($280 vs $330). With 1.35 FPS per euro, the RX 7600 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 7600 or RTX 3060?

At 1440p, the RX 7600 averages 351 FPS versus 316 FPS for the RTX 3060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7600?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 7600. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 750W Fully Modular 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 7600?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7600 is the r5-5500 (119 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 7600 cost right now?

The RX 7600 is available from $280. We track 25 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 7600

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent performance-to-price ratio.

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.

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