AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 35/100 | 35/100 |
| Tier | B | B |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 230 W | 200 W |
| Launch MSRP | $479 | $399 |
| Performance per $100 | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 |
| DLSS | — No | ✓ Yes |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT carries more VRAM (12GB vs 8GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 30W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers better performance per dollar.