Updated June 21, 2026
Compare GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Radeon RX 5700 XT side by side. See benchmark performance, live prices, value metrics, and full graphics card specs.
Verdict: The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB and Radeon RX 5700 XT are very closely matched in performance (27/100 vs 26/100). The Radeon RX 5700 XT costs $134 less ($113 vs $247). For value, the Radeon RX 5700 XT wins at $4.28/pt vs $9.16/pt.
PickGPU Score is a composite of Tom's Hardware raster and ray tracing benchmarks across all resolutions (70% raster / 30% ray tracing, weighted by Steam Hardware Survey data). Scaled so 100 = the best GPU currently in the dataset. Value ($/pt) = price divided by PickGPU Score — lower is better value.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Generation | GeForce 30 | Navi (RX 5000) |
| VRAM | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| Boost Clock | 1777.0 | 1905.0 |
| TDP | 170.0 | 225.0 |
| MSRP | 329.0 | 349.0 |
| 1080p Medium FPS | 70.1 FPS | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra FPS | 48.3 FPS | N/A |
| 1440p Ultra FPS | 34.9 FPS | N/A |
| 4K Ultra FPS | 20.0 FPS | N/A |
| 1080p Medium RT FPS | 66.1 FPS | N/A |
| 1080p Ultra RT FPS | 42.7 FPS | N/A |
| 1440p Ultra RT FPS | 28.5 FPS | N/A |
| 4K Ultra RT FPS | 14.6 FPS | N/A |
| PickGPU Score | 27/100 | 26/100 |
| Value ($/pt) | $9.16/pt | $4.28/pt |
| Lowest Price | $247.30 | $113.05 |
| Buy | Buy on eBay | Buy on eBay |
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