NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X vs AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X and the RX 7600 XT with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X is ~9% faster than the RX 7600 XT on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 7600 XT is 18% cheaper (launch price).
RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X
- Index (1080p)
- 56/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $399 · ≈ €367
- $/FPS (value)
- $6.88 · ≈ €6.33
- Upscaling
- DLSS
RX 7600 XT
- Index (1080p)
- 51/100
- VRAM
- 16 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $329 · ≈ €303
- $/FPS (value)
- $6.21 · ≈ €5.71
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | RX 7600 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 58 | 53 | +9% |
| 1440p | 48 | 39 | +23% |
| 4K | 25 | 19 | +32% |
Which one for your resolution?
RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 21% more FPS.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X and RX 7600 XT: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | RX 7600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| TDP | 200W | 150W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 56 | 51 |
| Score 1440p | 52 | 42 |
| Score 4K | 36 | 26 |
| Price (MSRP) | $399 | $329 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 3 |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC 6nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 4864 | 2048 |
| RT Cores | 38 | 32 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 152 | 128 |
| ROPs | 80 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 1410 MHz | 1720 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2755 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 16.2 TFLOPS | 11.29 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Clock | 19000 MHz | 18000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 608 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Transistor Count | 17.4B | 13.3B |
| Release Date | 2021-12-09 | 2024-01-24 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X
- TDP
- 200W
- FPS/W
- 0.29
RX 7600 XT
- TDP
- 150W
- FPS/W
- 0.35
The RX 7600 XT is more efficient: it draws 50W less and delivers more per watt, though the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | RX 7600 XT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 64 | 59 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
 | 60 | 55 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
 | 48 | 44 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
 | 51 | 46 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
 | 53 | 48 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
| 50 | 46 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X | |
 | 63 | 57 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
 | 64 | 59 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
 | 70 | 64 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
 | 58 | 53 | RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X wins in 10 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X comes out ahead by around 9% more FPS on average, and that lead holds up as resolution climbs. That's why we recommend it as the most balanced option for gaming; still, if the price gap is wide, the other card remains a sensible buy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X with the RX 7600 XT.
Which is better, the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X or the RX 7600 XT?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X is 9% faster than the RX 7600 XT. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X averages 25 FPS and the RX 7600 XT 19 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 9% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
3060 Ti GDDR6X vs 7600 XT: what's the real difference?
In performance, the RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X beats the RX 7600 XT by around 9% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the 3060 Ti GDDR6X and the 7600 XT on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
