AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the faster graphics card, scoring 42/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 40/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 — roughly 5% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

AMD

AMD Radeon RX 7600

40
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

42
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 7600NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
Gaming score40/10042/100
VRAM8 GB12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP165 W170 W
Boost clock2655 MHz1777 MHz
ReleaseMay 2023Feb 2021
MSRP$269.00$279.00

AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the faster graphics card, scoring 42/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 40/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 — roughly 5% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 better than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is faster for gaming, scoring 42/100 versus 40/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (about 5% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 7600 or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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