GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB

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

≈218% higher est. score

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB ≈ ₹1.43 L today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB scores about 218% 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 9070 XT 16GB 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 9070 XT 16GB

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

DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing
134 W lower rated board power (170 W vs 304 W)
About ₹75,200 cheaper today

Why pick Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB

218% higher estimated gaming score
4 GB more video memory (16 vs 12 GB)
90% more memory bandwidth (640 vs 336 GB/s)
FSR 4 machine-learning upscaling
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4
GPU chip	GA106	Navi 48
Video memory	12 GB GDDR6	16 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit	256-bit
Memory bandwidth	336 GB/s	640 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	—
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	2.97 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	304 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 5.0 x16
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	FSR 4 with Frame Generation
Released	2021-02-25	2025-03-06
Price today (≈)	₹67,400	₹1.43 L

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 12GB better than Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB?

Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB scores about 218% 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 9070 XT 16GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is rated at 170 W versus 304 W for Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB 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 9070 XT 16GB good for 1440p gaming?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (12 GB GDDR6) and Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB (16 GB GDDR6) both have more than 8 GB of video memory, a good amount for 1440p. Actual frame rates depend on the game, settings and ray tracing.