GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

≈90% higher est. score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB ≈ ₹36,500 today · 2022 Buy now

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB ≈ ₹30,700 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores about 90% higher than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3060 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 8GB Radeon RX 6500 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 8GB

90% higher estimated gaming score
56% more memory bandwidth (224 vs 144 GB/s)
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing

Why pick Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB

FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
63 W lower rated board power (107 W vs 170 W)
About ₹5,800 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3060 8GB	Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 2
GPU chip	GA106	Navi 24
Video memory	8 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	128-bit	64-bit
Memory bandwidth	224 GB/s	144 GB/s
L2 cache	3 MB	—
Boost clock	1.78 GHz	2.81 GHz
Board power (rated)	170 W	107 W
PCIe interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x4
Upscaling / frame generation	DLSS Super Resolution (no Frame Generation)	FSR 3 with Frame Generation
Released	2022-10-12	2022-01-19
Price today (≈)	₹36,500	₹30,700

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB scores about 90% higher than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB is rated at 107 W versus 170 W for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), GeForce RTX 3060 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money than Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB good for 1440p gaming?

Both can run games at 1440p, but 8 GB of video memory can run short in newer, demanding games at high or ultra settings. For a new 1440p build, a card with 12 GB or 16 GB will last longer.