AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 7600

RDNA 3 · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 71

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

287€

FPS / €

1.408

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 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.29/100

Lowest price

344€

FPS / €

1.078

See the cheapest model See all 16 models

Our verdict

The RX 7600 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 7600 is currently 57€ cheaper (287€ vs 344€).
With 1.408 FPS/€, the RX 7600 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 7600

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

349 FPS

1% low 203

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+16%

235 FPS

1% low 151

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+19%

81 FPS

1% low 60

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+13%

120 FPS

1% low 83

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+10%

88 FPS

1% low 66

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+9%

693 FPS

1% low 303

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+18%

136 FPS

1% low 99

115 FPS

1% low 92

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

1.408

RTX 3060 12GB

1.078

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Specifications

	RX 7600	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 3	Ampere
Release date	2023-05	2021-02
Video memory	8 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	288 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3584
Boost clock	2655 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	165 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$269	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7600

#12 / 71

Popularity score14.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.8%

Number of builds created with this GPU

474

Average build price

781€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#16 / 71

Popularity score5.4/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

125

Average build price

978€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · 84€

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 7600

13 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

16 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7600 or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RX 7600 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 7600 is currently 57€ cheaper (287€ vs 344€). With 1.408 FPS/€, the RX 7600 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 7600 or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RX 7600 averages 370 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB 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 MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze.

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 A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 (200 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 (16 builds).

How much does the RX 7600 cost right now?

The RX 7600 is available from 287€. We track 13 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 344€. We track 16 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 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.