AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69

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

$380

FPS / €

1.171

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Nvidia

RTX 3060

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#23 / 69

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

See the cheapest model See all 57 models

Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 23% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 is currently $50 cheaper ($330 vs $380).
With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RTX 3060 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 9060 XT 8GB

RTX 3060

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

350 FPS

1% low 212

332 FPS

1% low 193

Apex Legends

+28%

239 FPS

1% low 163

186 FPS

1% low 134

Grand Theft Auto V

+45%

87 FPS

1% low 69

60 FPS

1% low 44

Red Dead Redemption 2

+34%

142 FPS

1% low 102

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+73%

78 FPS

1% low 56

45 FPS

1% low 35

Rocket League

+16%

708 FPS

1% low 320

611 FPS

1% low 258

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+56%

131 FPS

1% low 98

84 FPS

1% low 64

Crimson Desert

+35%

120 FPS

1% low 86

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.171

RTX 3060

1.061

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	RTX 3060
Architecture	RDNA 4	Ampere
Release date	2025-06	2021-02
Video memory	8 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)	150 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$299	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69

Popularity score15.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

853

Average build price

$909

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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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

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

09/04/26

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6x 3.6 GHz) Sockel AM4 CPU BOX (Wraith Stealth Kühler)

3060

r5-5500

20/04/26

Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GAMING OC V2 Graphics Card - 12GB GDDR6, 192-bit, PCI-E 4.0, 1837MHz Core Clock, RGB, 2x DP 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, NVIDIA Ampere - GV-N3060GAMING OC-8GD

INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3,7GHz 6+4 Kerne 20MB Cache Sockel 1700 (Boxed o. Lüfter)

Configuration Actuelle

i5-12600kf

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

RX 9060 XT 8GB

26 models tracked

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RTX 3060

57 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 3060?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is on average 23% faster than the RTX 3060 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 is currently $50 cheaper ($330 vs $380). With 1.171 FPS per euro, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RTX 3060 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 9060 XT 8GB or RTX 3060?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 388 FPS versus 316 FPS for the RTX 3060 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. 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?

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 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (165 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 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $380. We track 26 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 9060 XT 8GB

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

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.