AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the RX 9060 XT 8GB and the RTX 3070 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 RX 9060 XT 8GB is ~5% faster than the RTX 3070 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 9060 XT 8GB is 40% cheaper (launch price).
RX 9060 XT 8GB
- Index (1080p)
- 62/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $299 · ≈ €275
- Upscaling
- FSR + Frame Gen
RTX 3070
- Index (1080p)
- 60/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $499 · ≈ €459
- Upscaling
- DLSS
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 | RX 9060 XT 8GB | RTX 3070 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 69 | 66 | +5% |
| 1440p | 49 | 56 | +14% |
| 4K | 24 | 32 | +33% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the RX 9060 XT 8GB and RTX 3070: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | RX 9060 XT 8GB | RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 220W |
| Tier | Mid-range | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 62 | 60 |
| Score 1440p | 50 | 57 |
| Score 4K | 32 | 42 |
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $499 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | RX 9060 XT 8GB | RTX 3070 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 71FPS | 68FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 56FPS | 54FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 68FPS | 66FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| Marathon | 67FPS | 66FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 62FPS | 60FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 77FPS | 73FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 67FPS | 66FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| 007 First Light | 68FPS | 66FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 60FPS | 58FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
| Pathologic 3 | 92FPS | 87FPS | RX 9060 XT 8GB |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the RX 9060 XT 8GB with the RTX 3070.
Which is better, the RX 9060 XT 8GB or the RTX 3070?
On average at 1080p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB is 5% faster than the RTX 3070. 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 RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 24 FPS and the RTX 3070 32 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 5% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.