Graphics card

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Radeon RX 6600

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is 8% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB leads on 3 parameters, Radeon RX 6600 on 1.

Specification source: A — NVIDIA; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

  • Rasterization

    100
    92
  • Ray tracing

    75
    46
  • Video memory

    12 GB
    8 GB
  • Power efficiency

    170 W
    132 W
  • Memory bandwidth

    192-bit GDDR6
    128-bit GDDR6

Profile of both sides

RasterizationRay tracingVideo memoryPower efficiencyMemory bandwidth
GeForce RTX 3060 12GBRadeon RX 6600

Specifications side by side

Side AGeForce RTX 3060 12GBSide BRadeon RX 6600
Performance index100better92
Ray tracing index75better46
Video memory12 GBbetter8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus192 bitbetter128 bit
Boost clock1777 MHz2491 MHzbetter
Power draw (TDP)170 W132 Wbetter
UpscalerDLSSFSR
Process nodeSamsung 8 nmTSMC 7 nm
ReleasedQ1 2021Q4 2021

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