AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#7 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$700

FPS / $

0.784

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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

$403

FPS / $

0.921

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Our verdict

The RX 9070 is on average 51% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $297 cheaper ($403 vs $700).
With 0.921 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 9070 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 9070

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+15%

405 FPS

1% low 243

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+59%

322 FPS

1% low 209

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+103%

138 FPS

1% low 105

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+71%

181 FPS

1% low 132

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+76%

141 FPS

1% low 102

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+44%

912 FPS

1% low 400

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+70%

195 FPS

1% low 146

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+71%

152 FPS

1% low 111

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

RX 9070

0.784

RTX 3060 12GB

0.921

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Specifications

	RX 9070	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	RDNA 4	Ampere
Release date	2025-03	2021-02
Video memory	16 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	640 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	3584	3584
Boost clock	2540 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	220 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$549	$329

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9070

#7 / 71

Popularity score34.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.4.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

778

Average build price

$1,552

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair SF1000 1000W 80 Plus Platinum Fully Modular Black

1000 W · $239

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#14 / 71

Popularity score10/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

134

Average build price

$1,032

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Unnamed build

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RX 9070

13 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

18 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9070 or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The RX 9070 is on average 51% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $297 cheaper ($403 vs $700). With 0.921 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 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 9070 or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the RX 9070 averages 500 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair SF1000 1000W 80 Plus Platinum Fully Modular Black.

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 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (161 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 (22 builds).

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $700. We track 13 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $403. We track 18 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent 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.