AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

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

AMD

RX 7600 XT

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

#65 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.38/100

Lowest price

813€

FPS / €

0.512

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#57 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

469€

FPS / €

0.791

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Our verdict

The RX 7600 XT is on average 15% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 8GB is currently 344€ cheaper (469€ vs 813€).
With 0.791 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 7600 XT packs more video memory (16 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 XT

RTX 3060 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+6%

373 FPS

1% low 219

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+20%

244 FPS

1% low 169

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+26%

86 FPS

1% low 63

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+22%

129 FPS

1% low 92

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+21%

97 FPS

1% low 77

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+11%

704 FPS

1% low 320

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+30%

150 FPS

1% low 109

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+22%

109 FPS

1% low 77

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

RX 7600 XT

0.512

RTX 3060 8GB

0.791

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Specifications

	RX 7600 XT	RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	RDNA 3	Ampere
Release date	2024-01	2022-10
Video memory	16 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	288 GB/s	240 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3584
Boost clock	2755 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	190 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$329	—

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7600 XT

#65 / 71

Popularity score0.7/100

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

1,068€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 54€

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 8GB

#57 / 71

Popularity score1/100

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

1,123€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

ASUS Prime 750W 80 Plus Gold White ATX 3.0

750 W · 89€

Latest builds

20/09/26

Processeur Intel Core i5-13400F - INTEL - 2.5 GHz / 4.6 GHz - 10 cœurs - 20 Mo de cache

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RX 7600 XT

1 models tracked

Sapphire Pulse RX 7600 XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6 Black813€

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RTX 3060 8GB

3 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7600 XT or the RTX 3060 8GB?

The RX 7600 XT is on average 15% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 8GB is currently 344€ cheaper (469€ vs 813€). With 0.791 FPS/€, the RTX 3060 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 7600 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7600 XT or RTX 3060 8GB?

At 1440p, the RX 7600 XT averages 383 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7600 XT?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RX 7600 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 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the ASUS Prime 750W 80 Plus Gold White ATX 3.0.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 7600 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7600 XT is the r5-7500f (8 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 8GB is the r7-5700x (2 builds).

How much does the RX 7600 XT cost right now?

The RX 7600 XT is available from 813€. We track 1 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 8GB is available from 469€. We track 3 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p gaming, it excels at 1080p and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

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.