AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Gaming Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT wins 2 of 2 benchmarks, averaging 102.4% faster.
Both cards were measured first-party on our bench, same suite, same test rig.
What the numbers say
The gap is widest in Cyberpunk 2077, where AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by 105% (127 vs 62 FPS); the closest fight is Red Dead Redemption 2 (100% apart); on launch pricing, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the better value at 22.5 FPS per $100 of MSRP (vs 16.7).
Benchmark results head-to-head
| Benchmark | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 FPS | 127 | 62 | +105% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 FPS | 142 | 71 | +100% |
Specifications compared
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 16GB | 8GB |
| Transistors | 53,900M | 17,400M |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 (Navi 48) | Ampere (GA104) |
| Memory bandwidth | 640 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Boost clock | 2,970 MHz | 1,665 MHz |
| TDP | 304 W | 200 W |
| Launch MSRP | $599 | $399 |
| Release | 2025-03-06 | 2020-12-02 |
FAQ
- Which is better for gaming: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT performs better for gaming, winning 2 of 2 benchmarks in our suite with an average 102.4% advantage.
- What are the main hardware differences between AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16GB VRAM and a 304W TDP, while NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8GB VRAM and a 200W TDP.
- Is AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better value for money?
- Measured against launch MSRP, AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers more performance per dollar: 22.5 average FPS per $100 versus 16.7. Street prices move, so check current pricing before deciding.
- Where is the biggest performance difference between AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
- Cyberpunk 2077: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT leads by roughly 105% (127 vs 62 FPS) in our testing.
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