Compare / GeForce RTX 3060 vs Radeon RX 5700 XT

RTX 3060 vs RX 5700 XT: which is better?

GeForce RTX 3060 is about 11% faster than Radeon RX 5700 XT in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Radeon RX 5700 XT offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

18%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $400 (used)Part score 48/100
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5700 XT

15%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $256 (used)Part score 44/100
Faster: GeForce RTX 3060Cheaper: Radeon RX 5700 XTValue: Radeon RX 5700 XT

Head to head

18%
Gaming performance
15%
48/100
Part score
44/100
70 FPS
Average FPS
63 FPS
≈ $400 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $256 (used)
77/100
Value for money
100/100

Specifications

GeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 5700 XT
Video memory (VRAM)12 / 8 GB8 GB
Board power170 W225 W
Recommended PSU≥ 550 W≥ 600 W
AI upscalingDLSS 2 · FSR 3FSR 3
Ray tracingYesNo
Release year20212019

GeForce RTX 3060: This card comes in 8 GB and 12 GB versions. 8 GB can run short with high textures in new games; if the price gap is small, get the 12 GB one.

Radeon RX 5700 XT: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce RTX 3060Radeon RX 5700 XT
70average FPS
63average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D · ◆ CPU-limited value