AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.35/100

Lowest price

$360

FPS / $

1.3

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Nvidia

RTX 3070

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#15 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.48/100

Lowest price

$421

FPS / $

1.01

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Our verdict

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 3070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (404 FPS vs 396 FPS on average).
The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $61 cheaper ($360 vs $421).
With 1.3 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RTX 3070

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

370 FPS

1% low 224

365 FPS

1% low 209

Apex Legends

+3%

260 FPS

1% low 181

253 FPS

1% low 169

Grand Theft Auto V

+13%

104 FPS

1% low 77

92 FPS

1% low 65

Red Dead Redemption 2

+13%

142 FPS

1% low 102

126 FPS

1% low 89

Cyberpunk 2077

+20%

109 FPS

1% low 80

91 FPS

1% low 69

Rocket League

740 FPS

1% low 340

742 FPS

1% low 320

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+11%

164 FPS

1% low 121

148 FPS

1% low 108

Crimson Desert

+13%

120 FPS

1% low 86

106 FPS

1% low 75

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.3

RTX 3070

1.01

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	RTX 3070
Architecture	RDNA 4	Ampere
Release date	2025-06	2020-10
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	256 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	448 GB/s
Shading units	2048	5888
Boost clock	3130 MHz	1725 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	220 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	650 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$299	$499

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#12 / 71

Popularity score9.4/100

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

Number of builds created with this GPU

964

Average build price

$932

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

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RTX 3070

#15 / 71

Popularity score7.1/100

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

$1,474

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 8GB

6 models tracked

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RTX 3070

20 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 3070?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 3070 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (404 FPS vs 396 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $61 cheaper ($360 vs $421). With 1.3 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 9060 XT 8GB or RTX 3070?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 404 FPS versus 396 FPS for the RTX 3070 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 3070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 3070. 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 (186 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3070 is the r7-5700x (6 builds).

How much does the RX 9060 XT 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $360. We track 6 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3070 cost right now?

The RTX 3070 is available from $421. We track 20 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 3070

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for revolutionary graphics.