AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#20 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.50/100

Lowest price

$410

FPS / €

1.078

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 7700 XT is on average 24% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RTX 3060 is currently $80 cheaper ($330 vs $410).

Gaming performance

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

RX 7700 XT
RTX 3060
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+8%
359 FPS
1% low 215
332 FPS
1% low 193
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+32%
245 FPS
1% low 172
186 FPS
1% low 134
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+57%
94 FPS
1% low 68
60 FPS
1% low 44
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+39%
147 FPS
1% low 100
106 FPS
1% low 77
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+78%
80 FPS
1% low 60
45 FPS
1% low 35
Rocket League

Rocket League

+17%
714 FPS
1% low 331
611 FPS
1% low 258
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+55%
130 FPS
1% low 98
84 FPS
1% low 64
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+38%
123 FPS
1% low 85
89 FPS
1% low 65

FPS / €

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

RX 7700 XT
1.078
RTX 3060
1.061

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Specifications

RX 7700 XT RTX 3060
ArchitectureRDNA 3 Ampere
Release date2023-09 2021-02
Video memory12 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth432 GB/s 360 GB/s
Shading units3456 3584
Boost clock2544 MHz 1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)245 W 170 W
Recommended PSU700 W 550 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$449 $329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7700 XT

#20 / 69
Popularity score3.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

158

Average build price

$1,218

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 7700 XT or the RTX 3060?

The RX 7700 XT is on average 24% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 is currently $80 cheaper ($330 vs $410).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7700 XT or RTX 3060?

At 1440p, the RX 7700 XT averages 392 FPS versus 316 FPS for the RTX 3060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 7700 XT?

A power supply of around 700 W is recommended for the RX 7700 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular.

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 7700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 7700 XT is the r5-7500f (25 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 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $410. We track 23 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 7700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, with RDNA 3 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K 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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