GeForce RTX 3070 8GB vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB ≈ ₹70,000 today · 2020 Buy now

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB ≈ ₹41,900 today · 2025 Buy now

Verdict: GeForce RTX 3070 8GB and Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 9060 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 3070 8GB Radeon RX 9060 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 3070 8GB

40% more memory bandwidth (448 vs 320 GB/s)
DLSS upscaling and stronger ray tracing

Why pick Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

FSR 4 machine-learning upscaling
FSR works on any card; usually more memory for the money
70 W lower rated board power (150 W vs 220 W)
About ₹28,100 cheaper today

Specifications

	GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 4
GPU chip	GA104	Navi 44
Video memory	8 GB GDDR6	8 GB GDDR6
Memory bus	256-bit	128-bit
Memory bandwidth	448 GB/s	320 GB/s
L2 cache	4 MB	—
Boost clock	1.73 GHz	3.13 GHz
Board power (rated)	220 W	150 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	2020-10-29	2025-06-05
Price today (≈)	₹70,000	₹41,900

FAQ

Is GeForce RTX 3070 8GB better than Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

GeForce RTX 3070 8GB and Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, GeForce RTX 3070 8GB or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is rated at 150 W versus 220 W for GeForce RTX 3070 8GB.

Which is better value, GeForce RTX 3070 8GB or Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB gives more estimated performance for the money than GeForce RTX 3070 8GB. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Are GeForce RTX 3070 8GB and Radeon RX 9060 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.