AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

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

AMD

RX 7700 XT

RDNA 3 · 12 GB GDDR6

#50 / 71

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

$430

FPS / $

1.049

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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

$400

FPS / $

0.928

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Our verdict

The RX 7700 XT is on average 27% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $30 cheaper ($400 vs $430).
With 1.049 FPS/$, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 7700 XT

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+7%

376 FPS

1% low 221

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+33%

271 FPS

1% low 176

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+57%

107 FPS

1% low 80

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+39%

147 FPS

1% low 100

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+38%

110 FPS

1% low 80

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+23%

778 FPS

1% low 336

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+40%

161 FPS

1% low 119

115 FPS

1% low 92

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

1.049

RTX 3060 12GB

0.928

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Specifications

	RX 7700 XT	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 3	Ampere
Release date	2023-09	2021-02
Video memory	12 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	432 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	3456	3584
Boost clock	2544 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	245 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	700 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$449	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 7700 XT

#50 / 71

Popularity score1.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

164

Average build price

$1,234

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL 750W 80 Plus Gold Modular

750 W · $90

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score8.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

123

Average build price

$975

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 7700 XT

2 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

23 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 7700 XT or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RX 7700 XT is on average 27% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $30 cheaper ($400 vs $430). With 1.049 FPS/$, the RX 7700 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 7700 XT or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RX 7700 XT averages 423 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB 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 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 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 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 7700 XT cost right now?

The RX 7700 XT is available from $430. We track 2 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $400. We track 23 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 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.