GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB ≈ ₹67,400 today · 2021 Buy now

≈9% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB ≈ ₹56,000 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB scores about 9% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score (1440p)

Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today

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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official NVIDIA, AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

4 GB more video memory (12 vs 8 GB)
20% more memory bandwidth (336 vs 280 GB/s)
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing

Why pick Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB

9% higher estimated gaming score
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
About ₹11,400 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
GPU chip	GA106	Navi 23
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	336 GB/s	280 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	—
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	2.63 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	180 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2021-02-25	2022-05-10
Price today (≈)	₹67,400	₹56,000

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB?

Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB scores about 9% higher than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is rated at 170 W versus 180 W for Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB has 8 GB of video memory, which can run short at 1440p in newer games on high settings. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more and is the safer pick for 1440p.