AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#2 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$460

FPS / $

1.002

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#13 / 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

$415

FPS / $

0.894

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 27% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $45 cheaper ($415 vs $460).
With 1.002 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+10%

386 FPS

1% low 218

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+33%

269 FPS

1% low 178

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+53%

104 FPS

1% low 79

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+42%

150 FPS

1% low 106

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+39%

111 FPS

1% low 87

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+23%

778 FPS

1% low 344

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+50%

173 FPS

1% low 122

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+42%

126 FPS

1% low 89

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB

1.002

RTX 3060 12GB

0.894

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 16GB	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 4	Ampere
Release date	2025-06	2021-02
Video memory	16 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2048	3584
Boost clock	3130 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	160 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$349	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#2 / 71

Popularity score53.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.7.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2973

Average build price

$1,215

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A750GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply - Full Modular - 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W - Compact Size - ATX PSU - 10 Year Warranty

750 W · $90

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RTX 3060 12GB

#13 / 71

Popularity score9/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

128

Average build price

$978

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 9060 XT 16GB

23 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

24 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is on average 27% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $45 cheaper ($415 vs $460). With 1.002 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9060 XT 16GB packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 16GB or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 423 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply - Full Modular - 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W - Compact Size - ATX PSU - 10 Year Warranty.

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 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (803 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 (19 builds).

How much does the RX 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $460. We track 23 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $415. We track 24 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.

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.